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    "speaker_name": "Maj-Gen. Nkaisserry",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 192,
        "legal_name": "Joseph Kasaine Ole Nkaissery",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. The security of our country is under threat. What happened at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) was an act of terrorism. What the Armenians did showed to the world the security in this country is defiled. It was like watching a Rambo movie; seeing two individuals running away to their hideouts with unopened bags and passports which had not been stamped. Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is the third time the Government is defending these individuals. The first time was when a Question was asked on 4th April, 2006. The second time was when a Motion of Adjournment was moved in this House. These individuals were issued with security passes to all parts of the JKIA and all other Kenyan airports. In addition, they were in possession of Quick Response Unit (QRU) uniforms. If these fellows were not under the Government's supervision, what was their mission? As a security trained person, I can conclude that the only mission these individuals were to carry out was political assassination. Why should we have individuals with military weapons, QRU uniforms, communication handsets which belong to the police, GK and diplomatic vehicle number plates? In addition, the Ministry of Immigration and Registration of Persons issued them with passports. They were also issued with police identification cards. Why were they promoted to the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police, only a rank below that of the Commissioner of Police, if this Government is not hiding something? Why deport criminals if we are not hiding something? It is only the court which would order deportation of an individual. Why did the Government not take these fellows through the court of law? Is it not a travesty of the law? Mr. Speaker, Sir, my conscience is actually challenged by this Government; a Government which defends the defilement of national security. It is interesting to see a Government Minister coming to this House and telling it that he had to be woken up at 4.00 a.m. because the police were arresting two criminals. If he does not know something about these individuals, why would he be woken up at 4.00 a.m? Why would he be woken up at 4.00 a.m. if the police were doing their job? I have to commend the Commissioner of Police for refusing to take instructions. Otherwise, these individuals today would still be enjoying their freedom in our country. I think the buck stops with the Commander-in-Chief. The only action I would demand from him is not to dismiss junior officers, but to deal squarely with the situation. He should deal with June 13, 2006 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 1303 those involved, starting with the Minister in charge of Internal Security, Minister for Immigration and Registration of Persons and Mr. George Muhoho. With those few remarks, I beg to support."
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