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"content": " Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. Where was I before I was interrupted? 448 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES April 5, 2007 Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, yesterday, we had a debate here on the security of this country. I want to thank hon. Members who contributed to that debate, and Mr. Kajembe and his Committee for bringing that issue. I think that, since yesterday, it has become quite clear to this House, Kenyans and other interested parties that the problem in Mount Elgon has its origin and promoters. The Government has done what it can to contain the situation. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want assure this House through you that, apart from what is going on in Mount Elgon and a few incidents whose origin is very obscure to unravel in certain parts of Marsabit, all the other parts of this country are very peaceful. I mean, comparatively! I am happy with the progress that the police force is making in containing urban crime. The other day, we noticed an incident where people of Githunguri, not very far from Nairobi, Ting'ang'a and Kiambu displayed their disgust with what is going on, on our roads. People have been extorting money from those who spend the whole day earning their living. They are deprived by people who are not prepared to join the rest of Kenyans in a \"working nation\". Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, if I were to tell you, I am surprised at the pressure that I have from Members in this House, not all of them, but a few of them - probably 10 per cent or less, not to arrest anybody. It is amazing! Yesterday, I restrained myself from naming names. That is because I want to respect the rules of this House. That there must be a substantive Motion if you want to name someone. I could name others in that saga of extortion and seizure of other peoples' property contrary to the provisions of the Constitution that stipulates that properties must be respected, just as much as we have to respect the lives of our people and any other human being. So, I want to appeal to this House that I must have the co-operation of hon. Members. This Government must have the co-operation of hon. Members. If we have to contain crime and promote peace more than we have done so far, this House must show responsible leadership. This is where we have the highest level of leadership. If at that high level there does not emanate views about how Kenyans must live and promote peace; and, an appeal which comes from the heart, then, obviously, we are not sincere to our people. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am ready to discuss any problems regarding security. This is so because it is prerequisite, as you have just rightly said, to peace, development and the enjoyment of the rights that are conferred on every citizen by our own Constitution. With those few remarks, I beg to support."
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