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    "id": 503463,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Wetangula",
    "speaker_title": "The Senate Minority Leader",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Moses Masika Wetangula",
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    "content": "Yesterday was a normal day in this Senate. The distinguished Senator for West Pokot County moved a Bill concerning police reforms and security. He did it with great eloquence and passion, like he has always done. The Bill attracted support from both sides of the House. Members made very valuable and positive contributions. For Members who normally sit in this House for long hours, like me, you noticed that Gerald Otieno Kajwang, our distinguished departed brother, spoke like he has never done before when he was given an opportunity. He spoke with clarity, passion and with patriotism, decrying the state of insecurity in the country and whole heartedly supporting the incorporating of police reservists, not only in ASAL areas, but all over the country to augment the efforts of the security agencies in protecting the lives and property of Kenyans. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, before he spoke he called me and told me that there is a section of the law he wanted to confirm. He said, “You are good at this, can you check it for me, my leader?” So, I instructed Sen. Judy Sijeny to look for the law and we gave it to him. When he finished, I went and sat with him briefly. He was in a very good mood. He talked to me about a few things concerning issues in the country. I came back to 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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