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    "id": 322323,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Dr. Wekesa",
    "speaker_title": "The Minister for Forestry and Wildlife",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Noah Mahalang'ang'a Wekesa",
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    "content": " Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) On 12th of August this year, two rangers were conducting routine patrol duties at 7.00 a.m. in Chebiemit Forest when they came across two people, who had illegally cut tree logs and were preparing a kiln to convert the logs into charcoal. When they were challenged to stop what they were doing and surrender themselves to the rangers, one of the two persons ran away while the second one proceeded menacingly towards one of the rangers and attacked and injured him by cutting his right arm, which was holding a rifle. The ranger in pure self defence released a bullet from his gun which unfortunately resulted in the death of the aggressive attacker. The second accompanying forest ranger immediately reported the incident to the police station and the District Criminal Investigation Officer, Keiyo, Officer Commanding Station and the local District Officer. The local Kenya Forest Officer Inspector based at Kaptagat Forest Station, Chepkorio Division in Keiyo South District also promptly visited the scene. The body of the late Patrick Kiprono Kibet was subsequently taken to the Iten District Hospital mortuary. (b)The forest ranger concerned, James Bore, was arrested by the police from Iten Police Station and booked under OB.No.21 of 12th August, 2012. He was placed under custody and was subsequently charged with murder vide Eldoret High Court Case No.67 of 2012. The case was mentioned on 19th September, 2012 whereby the ranger pleaded not guilty. He is now under police custody as the case continues. (c)The Kenya Forest Service does not pay compensation in respect to persons who are injured or killed by forest rangers who act in self defence in the course of their duties."
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