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    "id": 669852,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/669852/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Wetangula",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Timothy Wanyonyi Wetangula",
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    "content": "I, the undersigned, on behalf of students of the University of Nairobi and concerned members of the public, draw the attention of the House to the following:- THAT, the Constitution of Kenya guarantees the freedom of assembly within the orderly confines of the law. THAT, the country has had several protected demonstrations by different groups agitating for their rights with the police maintaining law and order without any destruction of property. THAT, early this year the University of Nairobi students held Student Council elections whose outcome and alleged meddling by the university administration led to the dissatisfaction and agitation by dissatisfied students. THAT, the students held demonstrations in the streets of Nairobi City and during demonstrations, police officers exerted a lot of brutality on the students, especially those who were residing in Library, Halls of Residence or Lecture Halls who were not participating in the demonstrations. THAT, the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) disclosed that police officers used excessive force to students. THAT, a number of students were suspended, most of whom were in their final academic year. THAT, the matter in respect of which this Petition is made is not pending before any court of law."
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