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    "id": 927432,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/927432/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Baringo North, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. William Cheptumo",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "William Cheptumo Kipkiror",
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    "content": "When the NPRs were recruited to the regions which were affected, it was because the Government took time to understand the seriousness of the issue and confirmed that security forces in those areas could not guarantee peace and security to the people and their property. The same Government vetted the NPRs properly. They talked to the chiefs, assistant chiefs and the National Intelligence Service (NIS) and confirmed that those persons could serve as NPRs, and their finger prints were taken. The process of employing NPRs was undertaken professionally by the Government. What shocked us is that they were withdrawn without consultations with the leadership in the regions. There should have been some consultations. When the NPRs were recruited in my constituency, Baringo South, and other regions the attacks or raids which were going on reduced drastically. Some of us in this House were able to concentrate in our legislative duty. As it has been said by Members, the raids started the day the NPRs were disarmed. So, I want to appeal to the ministry in charge to return the NPRs so that they can guarantee security to our people and their property. The reasons are very clear."
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