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    "content": "Hon. Members, I just want to give a little Communication although not in the usual manner that I do; of written Communications. However, I just want to share my thoughts with you as we continue with this very crucial and important Session of our House. Just a few minutes ago the Assistant Minister in the Office of the President, was addressing issues of insecurity and related matters. I think this House is aware of the recent instances of insecurity around Nairobi and other parts of the country; more significantly what transpired yesterday in the City of Nairobi. Because of those reasons and others, the administration of Parliament will attempt, again, to strengthen its security arrangements in and around Parliament Buildings, and the environment of Parliament. This will of necessity entail intrusion into your lives, cars, bags, other things that you may be carrying and the people you introduce to Parliament. This is the most unpleasant thing we have to do, but it is necessary to do so, in the interest of security. Hon. Members, this issue is not confined to Kenya or the Parliament of Kenya. It has become a global problem. We all travel and see how this issue of terrorism and related insecurity issues are dealt with around the world. Indeed, I think we have slackened a lot. So, hon. Members, please understand when the security arms of Parliament and of the State wish to carry out searches, that it is in your own interest, this institution and the nation of Kenya. We will attempt to do this with as much civility as possible. However, it is something that must be done. I also wish to say that any actions and other steps that we will take, will apply to every Member of this House without discrimination. Whether you are in the Front Bench, Middle Bench or Back Bench, it will apply to everybody without discrimination. There will not be favouritism. There will not be any fear in discharging this duty. It is upon my shoulder that you have bestowed the responsibility to ensure the security of this institution and the occupants thereof. I intend to carry out this duty to the best of my ability together with the officers entrusted with me. Hon. Members will not be required to have any weapons within this Chamber or any other Rooms or parts of this Assembly. You know the rules; if you have any weapons, deposit them with the Serjeant-At-Arms. Your security details will have to remain in your cars or elsewhere. They will not be allowed to loiter around within the precincts of Parliament. Your strangers; ensure that they never come to this building with anything that is offensive or suspect. That is my message, delivered as politely, but as firmly, as I can possibly muster. Thank you."
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