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    "id": 1604088,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Oketch Gicheru",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity. With a very heavy heart and a bleeding soul, I request for a Statement on the unfortunate death of Albert Omondi Ojwang’ while under police custody. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee of National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations on a matter of national concern regarding the tragic death of Mr. Albert Omondi Ojwang’, a resident of both Migori County and Homa Bay County, under police custody. The death of Mr. Ojwang’ has caused widespread grief and outrage within the country. The late Mr. Ojwang’ sustained fatal head injuries while in police custody at the Central Police Station in Nairobi following his arrest by police officers in Homa Bay County. This raises serious questions about police brutality, abuse of authority and the lack of immediate accountability by the responsible officers. In this Statement, the Committee should address the following- (1) The circumstances that led to the death of Mr. Albert Omondi Ojwang’, including a detailed account of the events surrounding his fatal injuries. (2) Address actions that have been taken by the National Police Service (NPS) and the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) to investigate the incident, including whether any officers involved have not only been interdicted, but also subjected to disciplinary or criminal proceedings. (3) Address the measures the Ministry of Interior and National Administration and the National Police Service are implementing to prevent police brutality and ensure accountability, particularly in handling civilians during law enforcement operations. I thank you."
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