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    "id": 573365,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/573365/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Dr.) Munyaka",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 86,
        "legal_name": "Victor Kioko Munyaka",
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    "content": "Firearms are mostly used by individuals for self-defence and by Government agents for maintaining law and order. Criminals use guns for robberies, assassinations, cattle rustling, poaching and to cause terror on innocent Kenyans. There are also cases where illegal firearms have been used in human rights abuses. For example in Nigeria, members of the Boko Haram use illegal guns to kidnap and mistreat girls. Most importantly, illegal guns have been used in political conflicts and civil wars like has been the case in South Sudan, Congo and Somalia. Illegal guns in the possession of citizens cause many deaths and a lot of human suffering like we recently witnessed in Kapedo, Baragoi, Mpeketoni and many other parts of Kenya. Illegal guns can also be used to cause loss of property and wildlife. Due to loss of wildlife, the country will lose its earnings from tourism. Illegal guns can also cause conflicts, political instability and genocide in some areas. Illegal guns are a threat to national security, world peace, democracy and development. They are also a major cause of displacements from homes for people who are affected. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
}