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    "id": 425768,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "The Senate Majority Leader",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, on the point of order by Sen. Ong’era, I do not desire to be the President’s speech writer at any point in time, but as leader of Majority, I exercise certain functions which also come with certain privileges and advantages. It is in that connection that the Constitution and even the Standing Orders of this House recognize the Office of the Majority Leader as the nexus between information that the presidency cannot bring here directly and this House. That information can be obtained prior or at the time that is being released or after it has been released. I hope I have responded to that one. In the interest of time with regard to concrete measures about insecurity, other than that, especially for Nairobi and Mombasa, these two counties are the gateways into Kenya. What happens in Nairobi or Mombasa can affect the investment climate and even tourism as well as the confidence that foreigners have in our country. So, I think discussions are ongoing to try and see how the county governments of Nairobi and Mombasa can partner with the National Government to supplement the security arrangements which are there in accordance with Article 247 of the Constitution, which allows for supplementary policing arrangement which, of course, are allowed under the Constitution subject to the command of the Inspector-General of Police. It is under discussion and soon, subject to approval in accordance with the procedures of this House, we will table proposals both legislative and other proposals to deal with insecurity, particularly in Mombasa, Nairobi and other parts of the country which are equally under threat of armed violence and extremists. 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."
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