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    "id": 322554,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Waititu",
    "speaker_title": "The Assistant Minister for Water and Irrigation",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 147,
        "legal_name": "Ferdinand Ndung'u Waititu",
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    "content": " Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, yesterday, 24th September, 2012 at Kayole in my Constituency, I made some remarks aimed at criminals who have been terrorizing and killing my people in the area. My remarks were only aimed at criminals who are alleged to be foreigners, and who have been committing crime and escaping out of the country without trace. This has been happening for a long time and it has created a state of anxiety in my constituency, thereby threatening law and order. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I realize that my remarks may have created the impression that I was condemning a particular community resident in my constituency. This is not the case. Embakasi Constituency is home to all communities of Kenya, and, in accordance with the Constitution, everyone is free to live and work in the constituency and other parts of the country. I had no intention of causing any tension or disharmony. I am actively engaged in making sure that this peace continues to prevail. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to end my Statement by apologizing unreservedly for the unfortunate impression caused by my remarks. I wish to apologize to all Kenyans and to the Maasai Community, in particular for the impression which my remarks may have created; I state that I harbour no ill against them and any other person from any community. I also promise that I will do all I can to ensure that all the people of Embakasi in general and, Kayole in particular, live together in peace and harmony as law abiding citizens. Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker."
}