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    "content": "These acts by the police raise serious questions on the governance of this country. If the police force of a democratic country can behave in such a manner and assault law abiding citizens and elected representatives, it leaves much to be desired. It also raises questions on the command and operation structures of the Kenya Police Service. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, when we visited Kibwezi Police Station to record statements, the OCS, a Mr. Cheruiyot, told us that he was not in the picture of why the police were beating participants of a peaceful demonstration. He said that it was the Office Commanding Police Division (OCPD) a Mr. Kimaiyo who was in charge of the operation and that the police station was not involved. We noticed an unusual distribution of security positions in Kibwezi which does not in any way represent the face of Kenya as required by the Constitution. The OCPD, Deputy County Commissioner, OCS, Divisional Criminal Investigation Officer (DCIO) and the National Intelligence Service (NIS) Officer in Charge, are all from one community. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, finally, I take this opportunity to inform the Kenyan Government, the Kenya Police Service and anyone else who cares to listen, that our community shall not be intimidated by anyone. We shall continue to push for our rights as Kenyans to get our rightful share - and as taxpayers - of national development. Thank you."
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