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"content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, while wishing all Kenyans Merry Christmas and a happy New Year, we wish to inform them that police have put in place stringent measures which include use of police helicopters for general crime and traffic control. The helicopters will cover areas along Nairobi-Mombasa, Nairobi-Nakuru and Nairobi-Kisumu highways. Similarly, leave for all police officers has been suspended during this festive season and those already on leave, recalled. All police officers have been put on high alert owing to the current security threats. However, while security is assured to all it is imperative to note that the public plays a very crucial role in the provision of security. Consequently, people living in urban areas are cautioned against leaving their urban residential houses unattended while proceeding on Christmas holidays. The public is also requested to co-operate with security agencies and report to the nearest police station or officer of any suspicious-looking characters within their locality. The public is also requested to pass any information to the police which may be used to fight or deter crime. The police would wish also to caution the public against drinking outside the stipulated time. Drivers for both public and private vehicles are cautioned against driving under the influence of alcohol. Passengers are cautioned to be wary of drunk drivers and are advised to report such drivers to the police immediately. Those wishing to hold Christmas parties whereby large numbers of people are expected are also advised to inform the police well in advance to be able to get adequate security coverage. Organizing large gatherings of people without informing police should be avoided at all costs. A sad example is given of the tragic incident on 11th December, 2011, in which a senior ODM leader organized a meeting at Kitere area of Rongo District without informing the police and a clash occurred between two rival ODM supporters leading to unnecessary loss of lives. Mr. Speaker, Sir, terrorism is now a reality in Kenya and the world in general. The public is cautioned to be wary of suspicious characters, abandoned objects, parcels or luggage or people known to them who have mysteriously disappeared and have reappeared. Such persons, objects, parcels or luggage should be reported immediately to the nearest police office for immediate investigation. Lastly, over-speeding on our roads remains the main contributor of fatal accidents and all drivers are cautioned to drive carefully and observe traffic rules. Meanwhile, passengers in Public Service Vehicles (PSV) are also advised not to board overloaded vehicles, the drivers and the public are similarly advised to obey traffic rules and officers will be deployed throughout the country to enforce the law. All are requested to abide by the law to make this festive season the safest of all seasons. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the other Statement---"
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