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    "speaker_name": "Mr. Munya",
    "speaker_title": "The Assistant Minister, Office of the President",
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        "legal_name": "Joseph Konzolo Munyao",
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    "content": " Mr. Speaker, Sir, Mr. Mukiri is wondering what problem we have with the NSIS. However, I have already explained that the police now have very useful leads as to who is behind these leaflets. I said that we cannot give that information on the Floor of the House. The police are following the leads and we are very confident that the person or persons will be arrested. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have already explained that the Kuresoi incident was sparked by rumours that a water spring had been poisoned by some people from one community. We have already said that investigation shows that there was no poisoning. This underlines the fragile nature of the relationship between the various communities living in the Rift Valley Province. This is borne out of many years of distrust. The Government has been dealing with this very effectively. When there were such incidents last time, the Government came in and restored peace. Mr. Speaker, Sir, citizens also have a responsibility in helping the Government fight crime. They should help the Government with information. These incidents happen among the communities. People see them, but rarely do they come out to assist the police with information. May 15, 2007 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 1309 We are asking citizens to come out. Obviously, when the leaflets are thrown, somebody must have seen the person dropping them. This means that some citizen somewhere is keeping this vital information that can help the police apprehend the criminals. It is the responsibility of the Government to provide security, but the citizens also have a responsibility to help by providing information. Mr. Speaker, Sir, on the issue of the politician who may be involved in the Kitale killings, the next Statement deals with that and perhaps, I will deal with it when giving the Statement."
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