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    "id": 204917,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Munya",
    "speaker_title": "The Assistant Minister, Office of the President",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 279,
        "legal_name": "Joseph Konzolo Munyao",
        "slug": "joseph-munyao"
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    "content": "activities within Kiria-ini Trading Centre by people believed to be sect adherents. In this operation, 14 suspected members of the sect were arrested and taken before the Senior Resident Magistrate, Kangema. They were bonded to keep the peace for one year by the court. Following more complaints from members of the public on Mungiki activities, another operation was conducted on Saturday, 18th August, 2007, on the main trading centres in the division. During the operation, a total of 46 suspects were arrested. This day being a Saturday the officer in charge released 28 suspects on cash bail. Eight were cleared and released. The rest were taken to court for failing to raise the requisite cash bail. Of the ten who appeared in court, seven of them pleaded guilty and were sentenced. However, three pleaded not guilty and the cases are pending before court. Mr. Speaker, Sir, of the 28 who were released on cash bail, only ten appeared before court and were sentenced accordingly. However, 18 of them jumped bail and their cash bail was forfeited to the State and warrants of arrest are in force. On 19th August, 2007, the Assistant Chief of Kiria-ini Sub-Location reported that a body of an unknown person was found by members of the public in a water-logged area 2.5 kilometres away from the area the police undertook the operation. This body had no visible injuries and was suspected to have drowned due to heavy rains in the area. The deceased's body is in Murang'a District Hospital Mortuary, waiting for postmortem. The police operation was a normal one; to arrest and prosecute criminals and in no way was it intended to brutalise the inhabitants of Kiria-ini Trading Centre or its surroundings. Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is within the police powers to release suspects on cash bail provided they appear before court. The allegations that the police released the suspects after receiving Kshs1,000 from each suspect is not true. In fact, warrants of arrest are out to have the suspects apprehended and brought before court. The operations were carried out in a professional manner. There is no way the police could have used excessive force on Kenyans. Mr. Speaker, Sir, finally, I would like to assure hon. Members that our police will continue to uphold the rule of law as incidents of misuse of police power will not be tolerated. September 6, 2007 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 3747 The Government is also committed to eradicating corruption not only within the police force, but in the entire Public Service."
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