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    "speaker_name": "Sen. G.G. Kariuki",
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        "legal_name": "Godfrey Gitahi Kariuki",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, all of us are equal in the eyes of the law. Therefore, we all need protection whether you are in the Opposition, from Turkana or Pokot. What I am failing to understand is: When we stand here, we talk of what is happening. When are we going to talk of what should be done? We just keep on saying; the President this or that and so and so did this or that. It is a repetition. What I suggest is that, if or when we are in a position to deal with the problem when it comes to this House, we should start seeking for a solution, but not just stand to condemn. Everyone can condemn, issue a statement in the way it is being issued and say something, but not many people have a solution. This is where we should be ready to face all the time. There is a problem in Pokot, Turkana, Samburu and in all these areas. What has anybody suggested? Is this House suggesting how to solve these problems? This is because the problem here is not just a problem of killing a few police officers. Even the citizens are dying every now and then, but why is it happening? We have to change the political dynamics of this area. It happened 50 years ago and will continue to happen unless this House comes up with a solution. Finding a solution is not a monopoly of the Government or this House. It is for all of us to put our heads together and find a way of resolving this serious problem which continues every now and then. In Laikipia, we have the same problem. People from Baringo, Samburu, and many other areas – all these has been happening as we sit here enjoying ourselves and making very big statements while people are dying. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, this matter has been politicised at home. It has turned to be political."
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