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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Kittony",
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        "legal_name": "Zipporah Jepchirchir Kittony",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. From the outset, I would like to commend the Mover of this Motion and also congratulate you for being in the Chair. I have not spoken before when you are in the Chair. I am happy that I have caught your eye. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, this Motion has come at a very appropriate moment, because it conforms to the mandate of the Senate on devolved systems. Devolution will be a reality if we start to implement and introduce this very worthy metropolitan security in our capital City. Nairobi being the capital City of Kenya is known to be the City in the Sun. Given the number of visitors that this country receives, I think that it is the most appropriate time to implement this Motion. It is a very good beginning for the Senate because we are fulfilling what is required of us. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, the Mover researched the Motion well and has brought it at a very appropriate time. We have seen this system in many countries. In America, they are called Sheriffs. They are friendly to the people and are known. That is why there is reduced rate of crime. If it is introduced now and rolled out eventually to all our cities and towns, I think that the rate of crime in this country will reduce. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I think that it is also very important if they will be different from the normal police officers that we have. Let them get special training and learn to be friendly. They should handle situations the way they come. The police force that we have is known for pride. Therefore, if the special unit is created and it becomes friendly, a lot of good things will happen. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, this Motion needs to be passed as a matter of urgency, so that we can curtail the increased incidents of crime. The special training and friendliness to the people will help. We are seeing a number of young people in the streets smoking and walking around with water bottles, whose contents I do not even know. If the special unit is in place, I think that it can be in charge. As a result, crime will reduce in the society. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, once again, I congratulate the Mover and support the Motion."
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