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    "id": 405682,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Haji",
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        "legal_name": "Yusuf Mohammed Haji",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, on 12th November, 2013, Sen. Orengo requested for a Statement on the withdrawal of Sen. Johnston Muthama’s security detail. In his request, he sought the following:- 1. The reason for and/or the circumstances surrounding and leading to the withdrawal of security personnel and bodyguards attached to the Senator. 2. Whether the Government is satisfied that the security and safety of the Senator will not be compromised or adversely affected by the withdrawal. 3. Whether the Government could deny or confirm that the decision to withdraw the security detail is largely based on the political stand that he has taken on various issues. 4. Whether the Government will reverse the decision and have the officers returned immediately. 5. Whether the Government is committed to the freedom of expression, principle of open and good governance, transparency and accountability, as provided for in the Constitution. 6. The policy and practice of the Jubilee administration with regard to provision of security to Members of Parliament and circumstances in which security can be withdrawn. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I wish to respond as follows: The Cabinet Secretary is not aware that the security detail of Sen. Johnston Muthama has been withdrawn. However, the matter will be investigated and appropriate action taken. Already, the security of Sen. Muthama has been restored. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I wish also to state further that the Government is committed to the freedom of expression, the principle of open governance, transparency and accountability, as provided for in the Constitution. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, on the Government policy and practice on the provision of security to Members of Parliament, every Member is entitled to one security officer, to serve as bodyguard. However, in the event of the following circumstances, the security detail of a Member of Parliament or any other V.I.P may be withdrawn:- If the Member: (a) is convicted of a criminal offence; (b) commits an offence under Section 103 of the National Police Service Act, 2011; (c) commits a breach of peace; (d) abuses the privilege of being accorded V.I.P protection; and, 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"
}