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    "content": "this Motion has been given. This is because these hon. Members are very sensitive about the lives of Kenyans and we are very grateful. Mr. Speaker, Sir, this year, Kenyans voted overwhelmingly for the new Constitution. One of the issues that were raised here was the issue of the Bill of Rights. A few months down the line, we now see actions by our own security forces which are very brutal, criminal and which contravene the Constitution. It is high time that this House came out very strongly to condemn anybody or institution that seems to live in the old dispensation, and has forgotten that the new dispensation is here with us. That is the only way in which we can make it a reality in Kenya, that the new dispensation that we are proud of---. Many countries all over the world are now coming to borrow from us. When we go out there representing this country as its good ambassadors, we have always said that we produced a new Constitution of very high standards in a peaceful environment. I overheard one of the envoys in this country say that if Kenyans actually only implemented 50 per cent of what is in the new Constitution, then they will be far much ahead of everybody. We want to keep that pride and set the pace. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the effect of all this is that we seem not to have learned from the past indiscriminate actions by the armed forces. There was the Wagalla massacre, Malkamari massacre and so many other massacres in Garbatula and other places. These massacres still haunt this country and somebody somewhere decided to take this kind of action to perpetuate the same trend, which we want to leave behind us. This is very unfortunate. I am sure the Government cannot condone this. Therefore, the only way to express disapproval of it is to take immediate and decisive action against those who were involved. This has other ramifications. This morning we passed a Motion which required this House to investigate the matters related IDPs, banditry and all that, and come up with a resolution that will guide this House. I have no doubt that this situation has created IDPs because; if word goes round that this has happened in that area, everybody will run to the nearest safe area. Therefore, the Government must move in to support those people. It is very unfortunate when we have not even solved the problem that has been with us from 2007 due to the post election violence. This is not acceptable. I can speak the whole day but I want to give keen Members time. We are requesting the House to resolve that the Government, and the relevant Ministry, moves in with speed, takes appropriate action and brings the people involved to court without delay. They should then report back to the House what kind of action has been taken. It is very important that this House is apprised of what action the Executive arm of the Government will take. With those few remarks, I beg to second."
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