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    "id": 402172,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/402172/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Orengo",
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        "legal_name": "Aggrey James Orengo",
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    "content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I stand to request for two Statements from the Committee on National Security and Foreign Affairs, and I must declare here that I belong to that Committee. The Statement I request is as follows:- (i) Whether the Government could explain the reason for and/or the circumstances surrounding and leading to the withdrawal of security personnel and bodyguards attached to the Senator for Machakos County, Sen. Muthama. (ii) Whether the Government is satisfied that the security and safety of Sen. Muthama will not be compromised or adversely affected by the withdrawal. (iii) Whether the Government could deny or confirm that the decision to withdraw Sen. Muthama’s security is largely based on the stand he has taken on a number of issues of a public nature including questioning the results of the general elections held on 4th March, 2013, the International Criminal Court (ICC), sharing of national revenue between national and county governments, the reform of the electoral system and the need to hold a national referendum. (v) Whether the Government will reverse the decision and have the officers returned immediately especially given the key role of the Minority Whip in the leadership of the Senate. (v) In view of what has happened to Sen. Muthama and the alleged attempt to gag the media, could the Government confirm whether the Jubilee administration is committed to the freedoms of expression, the principles of open and good governance, transparency and accountability in the management of public affairs as provided for in the Constitution of Kenya. (vi) What the policy and practice of the Jubilee administration is regarding the provision of security to Members of Parliament and in what circumstances can such security be withdrawn. Mr. Deputy Speaker, can I pause?"
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