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    "id": 221964,
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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",
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    "content": "have also been used to dispel and stem the tension that has been caused by those leaflets. (iii) Residents of the affected areas were requested to volunteer information that may lead to the arrest of the authors of the leaflets. (iv) Security personnel have been put on high alert to deal with any attempt to disrupt peace in the area. The areas where the leaflets have been cited include Kericho, Molo, Nakuru North, Nakuru, Naivasha, Koibatek, Uasin Gishu, Trans Nzoia East and Trans Nzoia West. Mr. Speaker, Sir, on 11th May, 2007, a group of criminals attacked selected members of the Kisii community living around Sondu River in Kuresoi Division of Molo District. As a result of the attack, four people were killed, four people were admitted to Molo District Hospital, 15 houses were burnt and 21 head of cattle stolen. Following the incident, security personnel were mobilised and deployed immediately in the area and calm was restored. Five suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident and security has been beefed up in the area. Mr. Speaker, Sir, this incident is suspected to have been a revenge mission after some members of the Kalenjin community accused some Kisiis of poisoning a water spring. This followed cases of diarrhoea, headache and vomiting experienced by some people. However, laboratory tests at the provincial hospital, have proved that it was not a case of poisoning. Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is what the Chair asked the Minister for Health to table in the House. The provincial and district teams went and collected samples of the water. They were tested and it was established that it was normal water contamination. There was no poisoning. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to bring to the attention of hon. Members that a few years back, a similar incident almost occurred. The Kalenjin accused a Kisii woman of poisoning water at a primary school; a claim that almost resulted into a conflict between the two communities. Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is believed that these are acts of a few criminals out to cause fear and despondency. They are not connected to the recent circulation of leaflets in Molo and its neighbouring districts. The residents of the affected areas are, therefore, asked to go about their normal duties as the Government is closely monitoring the situation and taking care of security. Once again, I reiterate the commitment of this Government to ensure that such incidents do not occur and citizens' lives and property are protected. Thank you."
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