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    "speaker_name": "The Senate Majority Leader",
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        "legal_name": "Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen",
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    "content": "(Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I have listened to the issues that have been raised by Sen. Omar in response to the statement. I did not hear whether there was a single issue that raised the need for clarification. But I just want to say that what we have stated here is factual. The fact that some of the things have not been proven does not mean that the Government should not issue a statement. That is why a statement was required. The only way these statements, some of which we have read here can be countered is through the court process if some of them, for example, are proven not to exist. On the issue of whether the security agencies knew of this conference, and why they should not have dealt with it differently, this statement has clearly said that, in fact, they cancelled the conference and advised the youth not to attend. There is the freedom of association. Again, they hoped that through this ban and cancellation, the youth would not attend. The police only moved in when the organizers and participants insisted. A proclamation was made outside for an amicable resolution, but instead the police were met with fire from the building. So, the extremity of the operation was demanded by the circumstances of this particular occasion. Finally, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, is to say that the issue of human rights violations is a big challenge in this country. This also includes historical injustices and marginalization. It is true that, perhaps, in the coastal region, that is one area where they have had issues. But there are also other parts of this country, North Eastern, for example, with issues. These issues can be collectively tackled as a country and in the spirit of reforming our past and building a more prosperous and happy future as a united country. Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir."
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