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    "id": 894879,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Milgo",
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        "legal_name": "Milgo Alice Chepkorir",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Pursuant to Standing Order No. 47(1), I rise to make a Statement on a matter of national concern, namely; the rising cases of suicide and murder in the country. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, as you are aware, human life is supposed to be sacred and this has never been in doubt. However, in Kenya, this seems to be no more a guarantee. Several people in different parts of our country have been murdered in cold blood while many more, especially young people are taking their own lives. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, these needless deaths are taking place all over the country. For instance, recently, in Chepalungu in Bomet County, a man killed his three children and attempted suicide, reportedly because of disputes with his wife. In Kilingili Market, Vihiga County, six security guards were murdered in cold blood. In Siaya County, a man killed his sister-in-law due to disagreement over marriage plans. In Rongo, Migori County, villagers took matters into their hands and killed five members of a family by burning them to death on suspicions of indulging in witchcraft. In Kuresoi Constituency, Nakuru County a 19 year old boy hacked his girlfriend to death before committing suicide. In Litein, Kericho County, a 16 year old boy stabbed a man to death for alleging that he had a relationship with his widowed mother. Elsewhere, a 19 year old polytechnic student allegedly filmed herself committing suicide and posted on social media after a misunderstanding with her boyfriend. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the list is endless! According to a report, last year alone, 12 students took their lives and the number could be higher. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, my concerns, therefore, are:- (1)What could be the cause of these rising cases? (2)What measures shall be put in place to help curb this? (3)What can be done to bring back the family values? (4)What are the police doing to stop these killings? (5)What must we do as a society to arrest this tragic trend in our country?"
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