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    "id": 382438,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "July 3, 2013 SENATE DEBATES 23 Sen. Kanainza",
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    "content": "Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for giving me this chance. I would like to appreciate Sen. G.G. Kariuki for bringing this Motion to the House. This Motion will enable us open our eyes and to look at the issue of insecurity wholly without leaving anything out. I would like to address two concerns about insecurity. Apart from curbing insecurity, road networks will open areas for business and investments. However, for us to achieve this, the security apparatus should be devolved and governed by the county governments. The national government should allow the governors to be in charge of security at the county level. We have witnessed trouble between county commissioners and the governors which has hindered security in our counties. I know that devolving these functions will enable governors to work easily and set up infrastructure such as roads which will hasten security in our areas. Secondly, in the recent days, we have seen insecurity cases going up. This is with regard to what was happening in Bungoma and Busia. Instead of focusing on these issues, we have witnessed a fight between some individuals. These are the Inspector General of Police and the Chairman of the Police Service Commission. This is a challenge that should be addressed in Sen. G. G Kariuki’s Motion, probably, through an amendment. Instead of focusing on how to build security in our country, the Inspector General is thinking of how he can have more powers. This is one of the things that have contributed to insecurity in our country. We have seen people dying in Wajir where it is inaccessible. People have been sitting in Nairobi to discuss about the insecurity. That is why I am saying that something needs to be added to this Motion to include all factors that can help us curb insecurity in our country. I support."
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