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"content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, in the same token, I want also to condemn very strongly the violence that has followed the killing of the Sheikh. This violence has resulted in the killing of many innocent Kenyans, including law enforcement officers. It has also resulted in the destruction of a lot of property. More seriously, it has resulted in the destruction of Christian places of worship. As hon. Karua has stated, both Muslims and Christians in this country have lived peacefully over the years. There is no reason this should be happening today. I am, therefore, calling on the youth who have caused so much destruction in Mombasa, to realize first and foremost, that human life is sacred and secondly, appreciate that just as mosques are sacred places of worship, so are churches. Therefore, we must do everything, as leaders of this nation, to discourage lawlessness, whether it is perpetrated by Muslims or Christians. Mr. Speaker, Sir, this House must stand firm in condemning these acts of lawlessness, especially coming at this time when we are nearing elections. Not too long ago, we had massacres in Tana River, Garissa, Mandera and all over the country. This is, indeed, very worrying. I want, at the same time, to appeal to the law enforcement officers – the Kenya Police – to live to their motto “utumishi kwa wote.” As you are aware, for every incident that occurs, the police say that they are investigating, but these investigations never come to an end. I am, therefore, asking the police to live to their motto. Once, the Kenya Police used to be the best in Africa. What is lacking with our Kenya Police so that they cannot investigate crimes committed, like the one of the murder of Sheikh Rogo, and conclude them by prosecuting people successfully? Is it equipment or leadership? Everyone here must come together. Let us uphold the rule of law and ensure that those who commit crimes are investigated and punished. That way, this nation will be united. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am calling upon those who are spreading a lot of rumours and, therefore, accelerating this problem, to stop and refrain from rumour mongering, so that"
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