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    "id": 401203,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/401203/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Haji",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 26,
        "legal_name": "Yusuf Mohammed Haji",
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    "content": "Thank you very much, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. The question raised by Sen. Lesuuda, as to who is speaking to whom, I think it is a very valid question. I am going to ask the Ministry to give us the answer as to which community is talking to which community. As to what the honorable Senator said; that people cannot see eye to eye, maybe I will try to address that issue in my next Statement. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, regarding the question raised by Sen. Musila about the firearms of the slain police officers which are being held illegally by people; although the CS says here that despite the fact that he has given an amnesty and the people have not adhered to surrendering those arms, he is going to undertake an operation. Hopefully, we have to wait to see the result of this operation. But I do agree that it has taken too long – from 2012 to date – for such an operation to be undertaken. The necessary action will be undertaken. Once again, I will pass over copies of the HANSARD so that the Cabinet Secretary can take up the matter. I will follow up that with a letter. The issue raised by Sen. (Prof.) Lonyangapuo is also very valid along the same lines. These people could be using the same illegal arms that they get from the murdered police officers. Please, let us give time for the operation that the Cabinet Secretary will undertake and see what the results will be. With regard to Sen. Karaba’s question on the missing link and what used to happen in the old days as opposed to today, I believe that can be answered by Sen. G.G. Kariuki very well because he was a Minister in charge of national security before me. The fact remains that Kenyans are using all manner of technology. There are many people who are unemployed. They are using twitter and other sites to imitate what is happening in other countries. It is not enough for us to sit and look at things happening. We should come up with suggestions on how we can help the Government to deal with insecurity. With regard to the question raised by Sen. G.G. Kariuki, who is a Member of the Committee, nothing is stopping us from sitting together to discuss and look into the issues. If possible, I will write a letter that will bring this matter to the notice of the Cabinet Secretary. The question of vehicles is not very clear. The hon. Senator should ask a question and we will address it. 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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