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    "content": "have been given licenses. There is nowhere in the country where the Artur brothers started any industry or a kiosk. To say the least, these people were criminals. It is, therefore, important that we commend the good work that was done by this Committee. The two brothers, Sargasyan and Margaryan, were allowed to penetrate the national security apparatus in this country. They were given very high positions in the Government, honours that are not given to Kenyans. Although some Kenyans have worked for 20 or 30 years, they never rise to the position of deputy police commissioner. It is strange that these crooks were appointed to those positions. These were real strangers and their characters were not known. I also note with some frustration that civil servants who enjoy salaries from the taxes paid by Kenyan taxpayers refused to give evidence to this Committee. This is very serious. Indeed, further investigations must be carried out on the characters of the State officers who refused to give the required information. It is imperative that in this House we accord one another the required dignity. Political vendetta will not augur well, particularly when we personalize issues. I noted that the blood temperature of Ms. Karua was rising because she was bombarded with unnecessary missiles by some hon. Members. Yes, she was part of the Executive and she had a responsibility to carry out for this nation. Therefore, we should not try to hide behind her back by implying that we have friendship; friendship that is tarnishing the names of individuals. That is a very important point that I want to convey. I note that the Artur brothers registered two companies within one week. They evaded paying tax to the Government. They also imported unknown goods. Up to now, the materials or the goods that they imported are not known. It is, therefore, important that a probe committee is formed to establish what these goods were. This saga really tarnished the image of this nation. Our tourism sector was affected. The image of the country was also distorted. The investment climate was not spared either by the presence of the Artur brothers in this country. This is a saga that should not be allowed to happen again in this country. We also remember very well that the Artur brothers were residing in Runda Estate. Who procured the premises for them? Were they paying rent? How did they get funds to meet this obligation? It is, therefore, important that we establish who was funding the activities of these Artur brothers. The other observation that I have noted is the brother’s interference with well established investors in this country like The Standard Newspapers, which has been here for over 100 years. They had their properties destroyed. This criminal act should not be allowed to happen again in this country. With t hose few remarks, I fully support."
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