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    "content": "I remember the late Minister, hon. (Prof.) George Saitoti when we were discussing the National Police Service Bill. He was so adamant that the local leadership, including the Governor should become part of the security apparatus. Everybody has done everything to become part of the security structures within the counties. This is not just happening in one county, but in many counties. We have heard about this in West Pokot and Samburu. Time has come when we have to put responsibility where it belongs. I know that the leaders of Marsabit have taken some steps. The answer is that there is more to this than meets the eye. The agenda is to have the county Government come down. We cannot be ashamed of saying it as it is. If the Marsabit County government falls on account of conflict or strife or what is assumed to be war; or that there are exceptional circumstances in Marsabit, then that county government should stand suspended. We have a county government which is led by a former Ambassador and a team which is well representative of the communities in the area. I was looking at the list of those who are part of the government in Marsabit County and I was impressed. If it can be followed suit, then that is a very good template for all other county governments. But the thing that has so far happened is that political situations have arisen where it is desired so that the county government can be brought down. By the way, Sen. Haji, in those pictures you saw, there is a Member of the National Assembly presiding over the destruction of that vehicle. I also saw them. That Member is known. Why are the security organs not taking action directly against those who are responsible? It should not matter whether he is in CORD or any other political party. Security is security. The Government must deal with it without any hesitations. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, although we are not going to vote on this Motion, but at some point, I think the Committee on National Security and Foreign Relations led by Sen. Haji wanted us to visit Marsabit to deal with this problem. Probably, if these organs are not delivering, then through your Committee, we can find solutions. But those solutions should not be theoretical; the leaders should be involved. Security is a responsibility which is conferred on the security officers and organs. I know Sen. Haji was in charge of the whole of Rift Valley Province. I can bear testimony that even in the hardest of situations, he would take responsibility for whatever was happening there in that big province. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, with those few remarks, I beg to support."
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