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    "speaker_name": "Mr. Kabando wa Kabando",
    "speaker_title": "The Assistant Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports",
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        "legal_name": "Kabando wa Kabando",
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    "content": " Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, Eng. Gumbo referred to a case of 2004. An official is alleged to have stolen and, therefore, the case is in court. I fear that, that maybe subjudice. However, in concurrence with the spirit of the new Constitution, that is a very serious allegation. If somebody is charged of theft and fraud as a criminal charge, then as a Ministry, we will have to answer that. I undertake to look into that matter. I will consult with my legal department and by Wednesday next week I will be able to respond on what course of action we will have taken by then. I will hasten to add that if, indeed, that is true, then it will naturally mean that that particular individual is not fit to hold public office. Mrs. Shebesh asked what measures we are taking to ensure that there is security in the future. We have looked at all the issues and circumstances surrounding that unfortunate incident, alongside a number of recommendations which in any case should have been dealt with as basic governance and management. One is the proper installation of seats as we are doing at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. We also want to number seats so that ticketing is done properly. Secondly, we are putting in place an advanced ticketing system and e-ticketing. This will ensure that heavy duty stands that normally create hurdles on the day of the match are not in place Thirdly, we are also looking at the question of security in the context of insurance. I think this, in totality, is a question that needs to be looked at comprehensively. Insurance of public facilities is an important aspect but it has not been looked into in the past. Now we have a wake-up call to look at this matter comprehensively. Mr. Mbuvi suggested or advised that we consider suspending matches that are played at night. The incident did not happen because it was at night. It was because of other peripheral causes. We want to promote Nairobi City as a 24-hour economy. Hospitals work for 24 hours, we have banks that work for 24 hours, we have supermarkets that work for 24 hours, we even have universities, colleges and schools that go for 24 hours and politicians also work for 24 hours. Therefore, I would suggest that we encourage other stadiums in Thika, Mumias, Kisumu, Nakuru and Mombasa to install floodlights and ensure some of these games are played at night. This is the global trend. This is what Nairobi, Kisumu, Nyeri, Nakuru, Mombasa, Marsabit, Isiolo and other towns all over Kenya should be."
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