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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Adan",
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        "legal_name": "Dullo Fatuma Adan",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I wish to give my pole to the people of Mandera County. I am a Member of this Committee and part of the team that went to Mandera. The situation in Mandera is really pathetic in terms of insecurity. On the ground, we saw a lot of development that is taking place; a lot of structures are coming up and business is booming. Citizens living in the diaspora are really investing in Mandera. So, if there is insecurity, are they really going to keep investing? We are killing these counties that have come through marginalization over the years. I think that the Government should address insecurity very seriously. As a preemptive measure, the Committee called security agencies as we wait for our report to be tabled before the House, and we had discussions with them and pointed out the areas that need intervention. They promised us that they were going to work on what we discussed with them. Hardly two weeks down the line, people in Mandera County were attacked. Does it mean that these people do not get advice or know what is happening? One of the concerns that we found on the ground is the policy of procurement in the police department; where a police Land Cruiser has to travel all the way from Mandera to Mwingi to draw 15 litres of fuel. By the time he goes back to Mandera, the vehicle has no fuel. This is a contract agreement that the police department has entered with suppliers. I think we have a big problem. If the life of the Governor is at threat, what 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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