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    "speaker_name": "Wajir West, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Ahmed Kolosh",
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        "legal_name": "Ahmed Kolosh Mohamed",
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    "content": "Of course, the issues of underfunding and housing are serious matters. Budgets are made by this House. Instead of talking about it every time, this House must rise up and allocate enough funds, whatever is possible, to the police force so that they can be housed, motivated and their salaries increased. They should enjoy the job of providing security that they do. We do not know what happens to all of us at some point in our lives. I interacted with a former member of IPOA and I was told that one of the biggest clients that they have is a former Permanent Secretary (PS) in the Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government who, at the inception of the IPOA, saw an oversight authority of the police as interference with the enforcement of law. It is only when you realise that you need someone to complain to or seek assistance from, especially the enforcers of the rule of law, that you understand the importance of having such an Authority. It is important to know that the budget has been allocated. They are opening nine new offices all over the country so that their presence can be felt. We cannot just condemn them. We must allow this organisation to grow and be nurtured so that their results can be seen with time. You cannot expect people to bear results in the course of five years when systems are under establishment. So, it is important that this institution is manned and resources are allocated to it. For the individuals who are on this list, the members in particular, character is in a person, but education is seen on paper. The eight of them have impressive CVs and track records, and we must approve their nominations. On the issue of whether a commissioner or nominee can be separated from the rest, I know the ruling that is going to be made is going to be very important and will set precedent on how this House will in future not victimise an entire list because of one person. It is not necessarily on this one. I have no problem with all the members in this list. But that decision is going to have impact when we have an individual on a list in future. The whole House has a concern. The decision made today will not curtail this House. It will tackle individuals rather than entire lists. I support this Motion and request the House to approve it. Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker."
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