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    "id": 551175,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Karaba",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Daniel Dickson Karaba",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, the first concern was about badges. The use of badges is one of the many other measures that the university colleges have taken to ensure that those who operate in and out of the colleges are identified. I think that is a normal practice. Even here we have badges and so, that has nothing to do with the guns or whether or not we can be shot. You can still be killed with or without a badge. The purpose of the badges is to identify those entering and moving out of the college. The other concern was about those who have already reported. I called Garissa TTC this afternoon and was assured by the Principal that 343 students have since reported. So, the 44 students indicated in the Statement were as at the time it was written by the Minister. I made my own effort and confirmed that 343 students have since reported. Security meetings are still being held up to now. So, a lot is happening in that college as regards security. The other concern was about a police post. Even in my own county we have created a police post in Kirinyaga University College and it is from the county. So, there is nothing wrong with the county government collaborating with the national Government to put up such security measures. Therefore, I think it is in order for the County Government of Garissa to come up with such an idea. It is a very noble idea and I would encourage many other county governments to think about security before they even think of how the national Government can provide security. The other issue is about the fate of Garissa University College. It was closed temporarily and not forever. The Government is looking into ways and means of reopening it. Meanwhile, quite a number of university students have been transferred to Moi University, Eldoret and they will be there for some time. As soon as security is restored, I am sure that they will either go back or fresh students will be admitted to the university. Regarding other security measures, it is true that every other school or college is gripped with fear and not only those in Sen. Musila’s constituency. Recently, a student died at the University of Nairobi when a transformer went into flames and students thought that they had been attacked. So, every other school, college and institution of learning should see to it that security measures are put in place both by the local and national Government. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir."
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