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    "id": 697020,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Senator Billow",
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        "legal_name": "Billow Adan Kerrow",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I emphasize that this is a very important issue and Parliament - not the Executive - has the mandate to protect the Constitution, and in the process ensure the lives of Kenyans are safeguarded. Where the Executive is engaged in excesses, this House has the responsibility and will be answerable to the people of Kenya incase of failure. It was reported this week that over 220 people have been shot by police in the first six months of this year. About 220 Kenyans shot dead by police! Last year, the actual number of people shot and killed by police surpassed the number killed by thugs and other criminals. It is a matter that we must take seriously. I want to ride on the same question to ask the Chairperson of the Committee on National Security and Foreign Relations to explain the action the Cabinet Secretary (CS) mentioned he is taking against his officers who are killing Kenyans in broad day light in whatever circumstances because these figures are available. The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is reporting daily, since they carry out investigations. What action is the CS taking on IPOA reports? Not a single report by IPOA has been acted upon by that Ministry."
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