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    "id": 442381,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/442381/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Kittony",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Zipporah Jepchirchir Kittony",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I also join my colleagues in sending my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families in Mpeketoni. Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is a very sad day for this country; it is a very sad day for Kenya. As we are mourning the loss of our people, I want to say that all of us are God’s creation. Life is sacred. Therefore, it has to be protected in all manners possible. Those who are behind this massacre have to know that it is evil, it is a sin and it is not acceptable. As a mother, I am in pain because the women continue giving birth to children and when they reach their productive age, somebody from somewhere comes to kill them. When we got this report, we learned that they did not target the women; they went for the males. These are the middle aged men who were killed. Indeed, it is very sad. It is very discouraging for the life that God gave all of us free to be terminated just like that. That is why I am saying that life has to be protected and nurtured. Mr. Speaker, Sir, as much as we want to deny, I think it is better to take a bitter pill and stop the pain. All of us here have gone through election processes and we did enough rallies. It is time that all rallies were stopped and we concentrate on praying for this nation because we know we are facing terrorism. We are facing the unknown and we do not know where this problem is coming from. So, I am saying that all rallies have to be stopped, so that we may concentrate on praying for this nation; for a peaceful environment. All of us want to live in peace. We want to enjoy a peaceful environment regardless of our colour, race or tribe. I think a lot of sensationalism has been taking place within the society. I would want to agree that the security arm has to be strengthened. The security is clearly lapsed. Something has to be done to save the situation in this country. So, I strongly propose that drastic measures or changes be done, so that our people live in peace and co-exist with one another. Mr. Speaker, Sir, with those few remarks, I beg to support while I mourn. 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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