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    "id": 331877,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Midiwo",
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        "legal_name": "Washington Jakoyo Midiwo",
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    "content": "On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise on a point of order to bring to your attention a matter which I think is of grave national importance, which has been alluded to by the Minister of State for Provincial Administration and Internal Security. I think this matter will have a bearing on how this country wishes to implement this Constitution. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Minister has alluded to the fact that the National Security Council, using the provisions of the Constitution, particular Article 243(3)(b), which says that the Military can be used in times of emergency and disaster to aid other Government departments during such calamities or disasters. It is important for you to guide this nation. Was what happened in Baragoi a disaster of the nature alluded to in the Constitution or is the article which was relevant to that the one that follows which says that the Military can be used to restore peace only with the approval of Parliament? It is very important because I see nowhere in the Constitution where the military can go on combat internally without the approval of this Parliament. The Minister has even confirmed that the Military was there offering aerial support, which is combat. It is important and imperative that you make a ruling, because what has just happened in Baragoi and Garissa for that matter, opens a window where any rogue individual will get the military to the streets to fight helpless Kenyans. It is important and crucial because I think it is against the United Nations (UN) Convention for any country to use the Military on its own people. I seek your guidance before the Minister continues with this Statement. I think this Statement is based on wrong interpretation of the Constitution or it is meant to clean a wrong or it is meant to open a window where the military will be used, including the time of elections wherever there are skirmishes, to stop Kenyans from electing their leaders. I say this because of the experiences of 2007 and looking forward to 4th March, 2013. I say this also because word is in the air that there are a few people in this country who say that change shall not come in this country. They are saying: “Hook or crooks, even if it means bullets.” Mr. Speaker, Sir, you must guide this country."
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