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    "id": 651170,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Adan",
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        "legal_name": "Dullo Fatuma Adan",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I wish to respond to interventions sought by various speakers. First, let me confirm to Sen. Ndiema that according to the information that I have, the CID officers are just observers in that process and not carrying out the actual vetting themselves. That has been indicated in the Statement. In the event that they are harassing any citizen, if there is evidence to that, we will ask the relevant departments to investigate and give feedback on the same. Mr. Speaker, Sir, regarding the question of the CID officers not doing their core mandate; I believe issuance of ID cards is a sensitive security matter. Therefore, it is important for them to be involved whenever there are cases of irregularities or criminal cases that may come up in the process. Mr. Speaker, Sir, with regard to what Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale has said about the Ugandan girls who are required to go back and get documentation, this matter came up when we had a discussion with the Registrar of Persons. We are informed that the regulation is that as long as one has proper documents to show that they are married and have lived in the country for years, there is no problem. Therefore, if Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale has a case that clearly shows that there is evidence to that effect, I can follow up and ensure that it is sorted out. An issue was raised regarding politicians using Registrar of Persons to issue IDs to foreigners, especially the Ugandans. This is a criminal offence. If there is evidence to that effect, I would request that we give the information to the relevant Ministry to investigate and give us feedback, because that is not allowed. A Member indicated that usage of the CID officers in vetting process does not help at all. I know that there are several problems and challenges that have come up, but this is a matter that we can follow up and review the challenges faced in this process. I will report back to the Senate in two weeks’ time regarding the issue of failure by CID officers to do the right job. Kenyans have a right to get their IDs and should not be intimidated by CID or any other officers in the process of acquiring them. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir."
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