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"speaker_name": "Eldama Ravine, UDA",
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"content": " Hon. Temporary Speaker, I understand that this is a House of record and whatever one says, there must be a reason for it. I expect anybody in authority to be a truthful person by giving me statements which he knows I will release to the House, committing myself. Therefore, I am also happy that we called the Cabinet Secretary to appear in this House and it seems everybody agreed with him at that time. He released Ksh7 billion and I am sure the other Ksh7 billion will be released as promised. I also understand the shortage of money to pay for bursaries. At this time, it is the students and parents who are in high need of sending their children to school. Therefore, I believe that the Cabinet Secretary meant his word and there are many other things that he will require this House to do. Let us trust him for today and if he does not do it, we have another tomorrow."
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"content": " I want us to be done with this because we are raising this with the Chairman of the Select Committee on National-Government Constituencies Development Fund who is one of us. We have power over him and I hope you understand what I am saying, Hon. Musa Sirma. We have power over you, just as we also have power over the Cabinet Secretary. The House is going on recess, but it will be back soon. It The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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"content": "will have both you and the Cabinet Secretary in charge of National Treasury and Economic Planning. So, honourable Members, let us transact other business."
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"content": "Yes."
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"content": " Let us transact other business. We will hold you to those undertakings you have made on your own behalf and on behalf of the Executive. Let us go to Requests for Statements."
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"content": " Hon. Beatrice Kemei."
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"content": "MURDER OF MR JOSHUA MUTAI"
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"content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for giving me this opportunity. I want to request for a Statement regarding the status of investigations into the murder of Mr Joshua Mutai, a village elder in Sigowet Ward, Kericho County. Hon. Temporary Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I wish to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal security regarding the status of investigations into the murder of Mr Joshua Mutai, a village elder in Sigowet Ward, Kericho County. On 6th March 2024, Mr Joshua Mutai of ID No.12751157, a village elder serving in Kapkeiyo Village, Kebeneti Sub-location, received a letter from the area Assistant Chief, Mr Lang’at David, concerning the welfare of a child who had been allegedly burnt by the father, as communicated by the children’s department. Mr Mutai is reported to have delivered this letter to the said father, who responded with serious threats to the life of the village elder. Tragically, on 25th April 2025, Mr Mutai was found lying along a footpath in the area, gruesomely murdered. He suffered deep and fatal cuts to the head. The recipient of the letter who is also the main suspect in the matter has since gone into hiding and remains at large. The wife of the deceased, Ms Joyce Mutai, reported the incident at Sondu Police Station under OB No.6/21/04/2025. This heinous killing has caused alarm among residents of Sigowet Ward, leading to public protests and unrest that include demonstrations up to the home of the member of county assembly (MCA) of Sigowet Ward, Hon. Paul Kiprotich Rogony. Mr Mutai, who had served diligently as a village elder for five years, was also a father of four children and was widely respected for his dedication to the community. His death has left his family devastated. He was the sole breadwinner. The incident has also caused village elders in Kericho County to live in fear. They are uncertain about their safety as they continue to discharge their responsibilities. Day scholar students studying in nearby secondary schools can no longer leave for school early in the morning due to rising concerns by parents over security. That has disrupted their education. It is worth noting that village elders serve their communities voluntarily, without any remuneration. Despite the sacrifice, they continue to work under unsafe conditions. It is against this background that I request a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security on the following: 1. The current status of investigations into the murder of Mr Joshua Mutai, including efforts to apprehend the primary suspect who remains at large. 2. Immediate measures implemented by the Ministry of Interior and National Administration to safeguard residents of Sigowet Ward, particularly village elders who feel apprehensive about executing their duties. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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"speaker_title": "Hon. Beatrice Kemei",
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"content": "3. Initiatives the ministry has developed to ensure security of local administrators across the country. 4. Long-term plans to support and remunerate village elders in recognition and support of their contribution to grassroots’ administration. Hon. Temporary Speaker, allow me to mention that this is a very serious matter. It needs to be given much attention. The deceased was laid to rest yesterday with much pain from villagers and administrators. This is a very marginalised area of Sigowet Ward. I was there on Sunday and it was not easy. There was no money even for the funeral. We had to work so much. Students travel up to six kilometres on foot to different schools like Kepeneti Secondary School, Minililwe, Cheptuyet, Kaptembwa, and Marumbasi. They go to school late because of security concerns. The suspect is still at large. The village elder used to travel for over six kilometres on foot to deliver bursary forms and collect them from the village on behalf of villagers and take them to relevant offices. The family of the MCA is traumatised. The youth went to his family’s home for lunch in order to vent about the issue. The MCA was not aware; he was not around. This has caused a lot of uproar in the society, ward, and constituency. I pray that this matter will be given serious attention that it deserves."
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