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    "id": 231459,
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    "speaker_name": "Mr. Musyoka",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Gideon Musyoka Ndambuki",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, without the detailed benefit of the discussion that has gone forth, I think all of us are in agreement that we are living in increasingly transparent days. Witness protection is, therefore, becoming absolutely paramount. I want to congratulate the hon. Member for Kabete for looking at this matter. Even if the primacy of consideration is given to witness protection on matters to do with criminal law, I think we have to accept that what Ms. Karua is referring to as quasi-judicial proceedings is the matter that goes to the core of what Mr. Muite is trying to achieve. It is obvious that the Attorney-General is in all cases the Minister. To that extent, I agree with the Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs. However, I think the thrust of the amendment should be seen as requiring protection for witnesses who appear, for instance, in so many Government-instituted commissions of inquiry. Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, Kenyans want the freedom to freely speak their mind without fear of being victimised. Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I want to support this amendment."
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