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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Khaniri",
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        "legal_name": "George Munyasa Khaniri",
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    "content": "Thank you very much, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for according me this opportunity. Let me at the very outset join my colleagues who have spoken earlier in sending my deepest condolences to the families affected by this spate of violence. I want to thank the Mover of this Motion, Sen. Wetangula, for bringing this important Motion. I also want to thank the Senate Majority Leader for seconding the Motion. I am so elated by the unity that was displayed by the two leaders. When it comes to important national matters, we have to put our partisan interests aside and deal with it as a Senate. Indeed, the Senate should cut that image. This is; the House that cares for Kenyans and that discusses issues that affect Kenyans. Kudos to my brother, Sen. Wetangula. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the wave of violence that has been experienced in Busia and Bungoma counties is unprecedented. As Sen. Wako said, these are areas that are known to be very peaceful in this Republic. Therefore, it is very disturbing that this has occurred and it has gone on for three good weeks without the Government doing anything or stopping this violence. I want to remind the President of the Republic of Kenya and his Deputy that the first and top most responsibility of any Government is to protect the lives of its citizens and their properties. I also want to remind them that the honeymoon is now over. Let them fold their sleeves and get to work to ensure that Kenyans live peaceful wherever they are. There will be no meaningful development that will be achieved anywhere in the counties if there is no peace. Therefore, peace should be the first priority that this Government should tackle. We who live in the neighbourhood of the affected counties are getting worried. This wave started in Bungoma County. Before we knew it, we heard it had moved to The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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