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    "id": 501547,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/501547/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Leshore",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 349,
        "legal_name": "Sammy Prisa Leshore",
        "slug": "sammy-leshore"
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    "content": "It is time that the National Police Service recognised these young people and gave them the necessary support to perform their duties to the best of their ability. When I was a Member of Parliament (MP) for Samburu East, I sympathised with most of the reservists; some wore torn clothing and dressed as if they were poachers. This is because they borrowed one part of the uniform from the military, another from the police and the other one from the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS). One finds it strange when he or she meets them because you would think they are bandits. On the other hand, if they are given proper training, discipline, uniform and a little compensation, I do not want to say full salary; this is because once this is done, all the Pokots, Samburus, Turkanas, Somalis and Boranas will come to be recruited as KPRs. Let us see how we can appreciate their efforts by recognising them, by giving them proper skills and education. With those kind words from Sen. (Prof.) Lonyangapuo about the reservists, I support him fully. This Bill must be fast tracked so that by early next year, reservists can get even a token. This is because they have done a lot of work; most of them have lost their lives in cattle rustling areas. Where I live in Nairobi, we have got reservists and when one or two incidents happen, one finds them on time even before the policemen arrive. They are faster than policemen. If we enhance their communication skills, a lot of these vices happening in our country will go down. 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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