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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Olekina",
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        "legal_name": "Ledama Olekina",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. This Statement had been requested earlier on, but because the Session ended, you directed that it be forwarded to the Standing Committee. I rise, pursuant to Standing Order No. 46(2)(b), to seek a statement once again from the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relation regarding the use of excessive force and police brutality during the peaceful demonstrations and picketing in the country; and in particular, during the raid at the University of Nairobi on Thursday, 28th September, 2017. In the statement, the Chairperson should:- (a) Explain why the police raided the lecture halls and halls of residence of the University of Nairobi during the demonstrations by members of the public in the Central Business District of Nairobi on Thursday, 28th September, 2017. (b) State who authorised the police to enter the university premises on the eventful day. (c) State the number of police officers who entered the premises. (d) State the number of students who died or were injured during the said raid. (e) Confirm whether the Bill of Rights in the Constitution and in particular, the freedom from torture, cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment was violated by the police officers who undertook the raid at the university. (f) Explain the action that will be taken, if any, against the police officers who will be found to have committed these heinous crimes. (g) Table the results of the investigation the Government undertook to carry out on similar incidences in Kisumu and Mathare in Nairobi during the protests following the general elections of 2017 where lives and properties were lost. (h) Explain the circumstances that led to the subsequent indefinite closure of the University of Nairobi on Tuesday, 3rd October, 2017. Mr. Speaker, Sir, before I sit, I just want to reiterate on the request for that Statement because when we request statements in this House, it is because we want to find solutions to problems. If we let that matter go, we will never have a solution to police brutality in this country. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir."
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