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"content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I stand here to make a Personal Statement, pursuant to Standing Order No.76. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to, firstly, join the people of Kenya and Tana River County in mourning the loss of human lives and loss of property in Tana Delta District, and also to condemn the skirmishes and killings between the Orma and the Pokomo communities in Tana River County. I strongly urge them to stop the clashes and resort to negotiations towards a permanent peaceful solution to the issues as earlier agreed between me and the elders of both communities; an agreement which was disrupted by escalation of the skirmishes. It is sad that before we could commence our second phase, we succumbed to this unfortunate situation. I wish to ask them to consider the recent flair ups and assaults as the height of the challenges facing us, which can now offer us the opportunity to remain focused on our roadmap towards a long-lasting peaceful solution. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, secondly, the inflammatory remarks by the Minister of State for Defence and Acting Minister of State for Provincial Administration and Internal Security, hon. Yusuf Haji, which were aired across television and radio stations across the world, reflected me as a person behind the clashes. The utterances were not only intimidating but they also injured my person and character. They portrayed me as a murderer and put my life at risk. I am quite disappointed that on that day, the debate about me in this House escaped the attention of Standing Order No.79(4) to the extent that I was discussed without a substantive Motion. I, therefore, wish to, honourably, request for an apology by the hon. Members of this House, through the Chair. Yesterday, another attempt was made by hon. Sugow, to drag my name into the tribal clashes. I want to state that both hon. Sugow and hon. Yusuf Haji are my neighbours to the East. The utterances made by the two hon. Members against me were personal, and could have been informed by existing issues amongst us. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am a serious advocate of democratic principles. I believe that any democracy cannot survive without the rule of law. Immediately the Minister directed that I be investigated, I wrote to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), the Office of the Speaker, and to the Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission (TJRC), inviting investigations. I am glad to report to the House that I have recorded a statement with the CID and, yesterday, I was arraigned in court. I appreciate the action taken by the CID and the court in holding me responsible for my actions and as such, I responded to the court. I want to invite all hon. Members"
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