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"content": " Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. Before I issue the Statement, I would like to sincerely apologise to the House in that I was not able to issue this Statement last week. I was in my constituency dealing with the issue of floods that have struck the coastal parts of this country. However, I wish to issue the November 22, 2006 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 3833 Statement today. On Tuesday, 7th November, 2006, hon. Ojode rose on a point of order seeking a Ministerial Statement from our Ministry regarding cases of insecurity that have occurred in various parts of the country. It is true that in the last few months, we have witnessed incidents of crime in various parts of the country, culminating in very bad events, for example, what happened in Mathare in Nairobi. However, it is important to note, right from the onset that all the incidents of crime which have been reported in areas such as Molo, Kuresoi, Mathare and elsewhere, have their basis in criminal activities and not tribal disagreements as the following cases will show. First, we have the issue of the Mathare Slums. The state of insecurity in Mathare resulted from fighting between members of two outlawed sects because of disagreements over illegal commercial ventures in the chang'aa trade. A total of seven people were killed and several others injured. A motor vehicle registration number KTU 909 Datsun Pick Up was also burnt. Several residents fled their homes fearing for their lives. Thirty two suspects were arrested, and on 9th November, 2006, taken to court in connection with the violence vide cases No.CR/2682 to CR/No.26840/6 and CR.No.123/661/06. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, calm has now returned and the most of the people who had fled their homes are returning. The combined contingent of the General Service Unit, Regular Police and Administration Police officers have been deployed to the area to beef up security and will remain there as long as it is necessary to ensure that peace prevails. In addition, the Government, the Kenya Red Cross Society and other well-wishers have donated food and blankets to the displaced families. As regards the Kuresoi and Molo clashes, it is important to note that incidents of crime in these areas have their origin in criminal activities and not in tribal disagreements and has been claimed. For example, the alleged rape of a seven year old girl sparked the incident in Kuresoi. The first incident arose after a theft of goats from one homestead and the second one was after the rape of 13 year old girl by a six man gang. This triggered violence and security personnel were deployed. Three civilians, armed with bows and arrows were shot and killed by security officers who were in the area to maintain law and order. These officers will remain there as long as they are needed. The Nakuru District Security Committee, the Provincial Security Committee, church leaders and the Parliamentary Committee on Administration, National Security and Local Authorities visited the area and held barazas there. As a result, tension has now gone down. We have intensified security patrols in these areas. Further more, police officers from warring communities have been moved from the areas of conflict. Finally, 28 suspects including an assistant chief, have so far been arrested and taken to court. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, on 3rd November, 2006, some Turkana tribesmen were invited to a party by the Jie Community of Uganda. As they were feasting and celebrating, the Uganda People Defence Force (UPDF) soldiers had a confrontation with the group. As a result, 60 people were killed including 10 Kenyans, namely, four men and six women. Eighteen other Kenyans were injured. The Turkana District Security Intelligence Committee moved to Lokiriama area near the border with Uganda and received those who were running away to safety back to Kenya. The DSIC has been asked to advise the Turkana people not to cross the border without the necessary travel and security arrangements. The incident occurred outside our borders. With regard to Marsabit and Moyale, security has been beefed up along the Kenya/Ethiopian border to stop insurgence by bandits from Ethiopia. Turbi and Furole Police Posts have also been upgraded to police stations and their strengths increased. Detachments of security personnel comprising of GSU, Regular and Administration Police and the Anti-Stock Theft Unit are providing extensive patrols along the border. In addition, several joint border peace meetings 3834 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES November 22, 2006 have been held and others will be held in Kenya and Ethiopia by District Security Committees from Marsabit and Moyale with their counterparts from the neighbouring districts in Ethiopia. Elders from both communities are involved and this is bearing fruits. A simultaneous security operation has been carried out along the border by the security forces from Kenya and Ethiopia to flush out the Oromo Liberation Front insurgents. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, on 28th October, 2006, at about 8.30 p.m., an unknown gang attached the constituency home of hon. John Michuki, the Minister of State for Administration and National Security. The Minister and his family were not at home. A chief, Mr. Arthur Kariuki Kibe, whose house is 1.5 kilometres from the Minister's house was shot and killed outside his gate when he was going to respond to the shooting. The motive of the attack on the Minister's residence and the killing of the chief is not yet known. Investigations into the incident were launched immediately and so far, 42 suspects have been arrested and are helping police with further investigations."
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