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    "id": 403842,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/403842/?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": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have another Statement on the issuance of guns to Kenya Police Reservists (KPRs). Mr. Speaker, Sir, on 1st November, 2013, the Senator for West Pokot County, Prof. Lonyangapuo, requested for a Statement regarding the issuance of guns to the KPRs in Turkana County. The hon. Senator requested to be informed on: 1. The number of guns issued to KPRs in Turkana County, especially in Loima and Turkana South districts. 2. The number of guns issued to KPRs in West Pokot County, especially in Central and North Pokot Districts. 3. The criteria used in identifying the individuals to be issued with guns. 4. The number of KPRs in the said districts and confirm whether it tallies with the number and records kept at the headquarters in Nairobi. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I wish to state as follows: I wish to seek the indulgence of this House and request that I refrain from issuing details of the firearms that have been issued to the KPRs in both Turkana and West Pokot counties for security reasons. However, the hon. Senator is requested to liaise with the Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government for discussion on the matter. Mr. Speaker, Sir, while enlisting KPRs, the following criteria is followed: (i) identification of potential recruits by the local community through the community leaders; 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"
}