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    "speaker_name": "Mr. Raila",
    "speaker_title": "The Prime Minister",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Raila Amolo Odinga",
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    "content": " Mr. Speaker, Sir, I had not, in fact, apportioned blame. I am talking passionately because we are talking about lives of Kenyans who have died. The issue I am underscoring is that somebody tried to blame the police, when it is not the case. I have not said that I have failed in my responsibility. I have said as much in other forums. For the information of the hon. Member, the responsibility of protecting our borders vests with our armed forces; the army in this particular case. That is what I have said. I am not apportioning blame. If we are to straighten this wrong, it is the army who should lead the way and all other security forces will come under their command. Having said that, the hon. Member for Molo wanted to know whether we have enough military personnel in the country. Yes, we have enough security personnel to secure our country. Therefore, there should be no panic. The forces that we have are equal to the task. What needs to be done is to ensure that there are no lapses in the responsibilities. Hon. Kapondi wanted to know how we will relocate the 900 armed Merilles from our country. I would like to inform the hon. Member that notice has already been given to that community to move out of our territories. They have been issued with a notice to move and, if they do not move, they will be rounded up and taken as refugees. Alternatively, Ethiopia will be asked, during the discussions that are going to take place between 21st and 25th of this month, to remove them and take them back to Ethiopia. Therefore, action is being taken."
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