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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Murkomen",
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        "legal_name": "Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen",
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    "content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, a statement was issued by the Vice Chair while I was away, but it was declared unsatisfactory. Thereafter, another statement was given by the Council of Governors which may cover the issue fairly satisfactorily. I may read the response of the Council of Governors and two paragraphs of the Attorney-General’s opinion. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Council responds as follows:- (b)The Council is cognizant that the security function is constitutionally assigned to the national government. The Council is further aware of and continues to respect Article 239 of the Constitution which establishes the three national security organs. We recognize that the role of the county government in security is limited by legislation, that is, County Governments Act, Section 54(6) and the National Police Act which creates the County Policing Authorities (CPAs) and Community Policing Forums (CPFs). The roles of the CPAs and CPFs are more of advisory and oversight in nature and not a police force. The Council notes that during the Senate discussion on the subject matter, the term militia was recurrent – and you have heard me saying “mamluki” which was also used – The Council takes great exception to the allegations lodged that the county governments are recruiting and training militia. These are serious statements that must be substantiated with evidence. County governments are fully aware of their role in security as illuminated above. Moreover, we recognize that pursuant to Article 239(4) of the Constitution, counties cannot establish a military, paramilitary or similar organization that purports to promote and guarantee national security, except as provided for in the Constitution, or an Act of Parliament. 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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