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    "content": "seek casual employment and was killed by the anti-riot Police on his way. This is very sad. Three days ago, a seven year-old boy was shot and killed while doing what kids do best, that is, playing. Article 37 of the Constitution provides every Kenyan the right, peaceably and unarmed, to assemble, to demonstrate, to picket, and to present petitions to the public authorities, but the Police in a partisan way have been denying NASA supporters from exercising this right. The Constitution, pursuant to Article 1, guarantees the sovereign power to the public and states that:- “All sovereign power belongs to the people of Kenya and shall be exercised only in accordance with this Constitution.” Mr. Speaker, Sir, because I can see the time running out, I want to remind the police force that under this Constitution, the police service which has since been changed into a police force is subordinate to the civilian authority. I want to remind the police that in the course of their duty and in performing their functions and exercising their powers, they should not to act in a partisan manner; neither to further any interest of any political party. Finally, the National Police Service ought to be reminded of the provisions of Article 244 of the Constitution which state that:- “The National Police Service shall— (a) strive for the highest standards of professionalism and discipline among its members; (b) prevent corruption and promote and practice transparency and accountability; (c) comply with constitutional standards of human rights and fundamental freedoms; (d) train staff to the highest possible standards of competence and integrity and to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms and dignity; and (e) foster and promote relationships with the broader society.” The Government should also publicly acknowledge these violations by the police, conduct speedy, impartial, thorough, and transparent investigations, and take the necessary steps under the law to hold those responsible to account as a key step towards justice for the victims. Finally, in Swahili they would say that the police ought to request somebody to be arrested as per this Constitution. “Teargassing” Maasai women carrying milk in their gourds at Uhuru Park is evil. This House should be very firm in talking about this police brutality because it is a double-edged sword that will soon destroy you. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thank you."
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