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    "id": 221962,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/221962/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Munya",
    "speaker_title": "The Assistant Minister, Office of the President",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Joseph Konzolo Munyao",
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    "content": " Mr. Speaker, Sir, on 8th May, 2007, Mr. Mukiri, the Member of Parliament for Molo Constituency, rose on a point of order and requested a Ministerial Statement from the Minister of State for Administration and National May 15, 2007 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 1307 Security over some leaflets that were being circulated in various parts of Rift Valley Province. The hon. Member wanted to know the people behind those leaflets and what action the Government is taking because those leaflets are alleged to be creating tension in that region. I wish to state as follows:- It is true that some leaflets are being circulated in some parts of the province. The leaflets were first spotted in Molo District at the beginning of May, 2007, and they are not directed at any particular ethnic community. It is believed that they are dropped at night. So far, the Government has done the following:- (i) Investigations were launched immediately the leaflets surfaced and, so far, useful leads are being followed to establish their genesis and the people behind the circulation of those leaflets. The extent of the investigations cannot be disclosed at this moment, as it may interfere with investigations. (ii) District commissioners, district officers, chiefs and peace committees have been holding public meetings to sensitise the people on the importance of maintaining peace. The"
}