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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Lesuuda",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Naisula Lesuuda",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I know that this is a Motion that many of us would like to contribute to. I also want to thank Sen. Hassan for bringing this Motion of Adjournment to discuss this very important issue about security in our country. I would also like to take this opportunity to send my condolences to the family, friends and the people of Mombasa County. I also want to wish a quick recovery to those injured, those in the hospitals and those at home. It is a very unfortunate thing; since we came to this Senate, security is one of the issues that we have talked about so much. Previously, this problem was restricted to the pastoral areas like Samburu and Marsabit, but slowly it came to the city and now it is in Mombasa. We, as a Senate, have considered this very seriously. We discussed it here and we even had a meeting with the security organs. We had a Committee of the Whole. We were told that various actions will be taken and that is why I am a little bit hesitant with what the Senate Minority Leader said about Committees going to Mombasa. Of course that is a good suggestion, but if they are just going to go there, come back with a report, table it here, debate or summon security leaders then nothing happens, I think more is required of us. More responsibility is required of us. We should take this seriously. We should suspend all the debates we are having in this country and concentrate on security. What shall we gain if tourism is failing? What will Sen. Hassan, the Governor and other leaders gain in terms of development if there is no security in Mombasa? We need to suspend everything else and focus on the security of this country. When we were in New York the other day for the women conference, when we introduced ourselves as Kenyans, the first question was whether Kenya is that country where people shoot children. It is a pity. I do not think that is a good picture. There is also the issue identification. After 9/11, the Western countries do not joke with security. For us, we have had many incidents like the bomb blast, Westgate and others, but we do nothing. I am sure churches in Mombasa will be guarded for the next two or three weeks then after one month, nothing happens. I do not know whether we get tired. We saw what happened at the airport. Previously, we were being ransacked. But right now, there is nothing happening. We are not serious and we are not committed. I think it is every one’s responsibility and I am sure this is not even enough time. The Committee should come in 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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