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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, the experience that we have had as a nation in terrorism and the real threat of future attacks require that we strengthen our state of legal preparedness and operational tools necessary to respond effectively to these new dimensions of international terrorism. A first step is for the public at large to appreciate terrorism for what it is; that it is a threat to our peace and freedoms. The public must exercise utmost vigilance to help in the detection and prevention of acts of terrorism. The public must not provide safe refuge to terrorists. We must not glorify the perpetrators of acts of terrorism. We must not provide an environment suitable for the induction of our children into terrorist networks. We must not preach the ideology of religious or ethnic hate to our children. We must not use religion; whether Christianity, Islam or Hindu to radicalize our youths. The fight against terrorism must, therefore, start within our homes, mosques, churches, temples and schools. At the legal level, we need to improve our laws to facilitate judicial responses more aligned with the reality of the complexity of terrorist investigations and prosecutions. Mr. Speaker, Sir, at the operational level, we need to intensify information sharing amongst internal and external security agencies through a national focal point. We also need to establish a mechanism for bilateral and multilateral mutual co-operation assistance among friendly states within the framework of counterterrorism conventions. It is with these factors in mind that the Government is finalizing the Prevention of Terrorism Bill. The Bill will be discussed by the Cabinet soon and published for debate in this House in the first quarter of next year. In pursuit of the enactment of this Bill, the Government aims to establish a legal framework that clearly defines terrorist acts, imposes punishment commensurate to the damage caused by terrorist acts, deprives terrorists of their property and penalizes the recruitment, indoctrination and training of terrorists. The new legal framework will strengthen the ability of the law enforcement agencies to effectively investigate offences of terrorism. The Bill will allow a tradition and mutual legal assistance for terrorist offences. As we prepare for Christmas and New Year celebrations, may I extend to all Kenyans warm wishes for this festive season. May I also urge all Kenyans to be vigilant and alert at all times to their surroundings. I also want to assure the nation that there is no cause for panic and sufficient security measures have been put in place by the Government to deal with possible terrorist attacks during this festive season. I would like to conclude by wishing hon. Members a merry Christmas and a very prosperous new year, 2011."
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