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    "content": "The issue of this young man has been known in security circles for a long time but he could not be arrested. It is only this time that they thought they had information to warrant the arrest. The problem is that the manner in which the police handled this matter was not professional. After the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) was informed of this intelligence, he proceeded to photocopy the letter that informed him and the letter was given to staff of Parliament who in return circulated it through WhatsApp to various friends and caused unnecessary panic. I think it was unprofessionally done and no wonder investigations are being bungled by the security forces in this country because our biggest problem lies with the security forces. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, with tremendous respect to the distinguished Senator for Kakamega County, he has imputed improper motive on two of colleague commissioners in terms of recruitments. He might as well substantiate, as he has promised, tomorrow; giving the numbers employed vis-à-vis the populations throughout the country. As the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC), we tried to ensure that every community in this Republic is represented in the employment of the PSC. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we are in this situation; we are in a dangerous situation in Parliament, schools, universities, shopping malls and everywhere in this country. Therefore, we must cooperate with security forces. For example, in this institution, we have a serious problem of hon. Members intimidating policemen at the gate when they check those who enter. I believe that if we cooperate with the security forces, we will see a lot of improvement in the next few days because people will not be allowed to bring in passengers unchecked. People will be required to alight at the gate instead of coming in while driving. So, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to confirm, as a Member of the PSC, that yesterday we instituted certain strict measures which if implemented, will go far in ensuring that the security of Parliament is put right. However, we will need the cooperation of all of us so that security, as it is said, is not the police or the PSC but all of us. However, I appreciate that unless serious measures are taken, unless the police improve on the way they do their work not only in Parliament but throughout the country, we are headed nowhere. On the highways, people move into this country illegally without any action being taken. Therefore, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, let us look at this in a holistic manner---"
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