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    "speaker_name": "Mr. Mwaita",
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        "legal_name": "Sammy Sila Komen Mwaita",
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    "content": "Thank you, Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, for that clarification. The other point I wanted to talk about is the issue of strengthening our National Security Intelligence Service (NSIS). Every year this House sets aside funds for the NSIS to be able to report on organised crimes and groups which threaten our security. Unfortunately, these organised groups react while our security agents are unaware. I wonder why this is the case, Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker. Maybe, it is because the NSIS became de-linked from the police. In the past, prior to the establishment of NSIS, there used to be the Special Branch group, which used to be a department within the Police Department. Maybe, they need to be more closely linked so that the reports they churn reach the law enforcement arm, especially the police, and assist in curbing the proliferation of those organized groups. Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, the other thing I would like to mention to the proposed 2034 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES July 23, 2008 Select Committee is the expansion of our approved schools. I know we have a few approved schools in this country. If those schools are expanded so that, at least, there is one in every district, we may be able to curb the problem of youths falling prey to organized groups. Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, how will that Select Committee collect its views? Hon. Members have come up with a proposal that the Select Committee should hold its hearings in public, so that members of the public are able to ventilate their views, instead of just doing it in camera. I support the idea that it should hold its hearings in public and go round the provinces so that members of public can contribute. Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, as I conclude my remarks, the other aspect that we need to look into, particularly in the urban areas, is slum upgrading. We have noted that many members of those organized gangs originate from slums in urban areas. If the Government can be able to upgrade those slums, particularly in the urban areas, and create opportunities for the youth, we could curb that problem. With those few remarks, I beg to support."
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