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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Langat",
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        "legal_name": "Christopher Andrew Langat",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, thank you for giving me this chance to also contribute to this particular Motion. I also thank Sen. Mwaura for bringing it up. I wish our colleagues on the other side were present because one of them had mentioned that there is no tension in our country but just peaceful demonstrations. I do not know if he has been watching the television and seeing what has been happening. The truth of the matter is that our country is under tension. When you go to churches, you will find religious leaders asking for prayers for this particular country with a lot of emotions. I do not think it was necessary for people to conduct demonstrations because other institutions are working well. For example, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) is working. Nobody should think that nothing is happening at this moment that warrants demonstrations at this time. I would like to challenge our friends from the other side to lead from the front when it comes to demonstrations so that they show their foot soldiers that demonstrations must take place peacefully. Yesterday we saw how the “mama mbogas” were disturbed. Demonstrators were moving about eating whatever they were selling and disturbing them. We cannot say that was peaceful demonstration. I believe that although demonstrating is a constitutional right, nevertheless, it has a responsibility attached to it. These people must come out with their families and lead during the demonstrations so that they guide those particular weird demonstrators in the streets. So, I do not support demonstrations at this moment because other institutions are active."
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