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"speaker_name": "Ijara, NAP-K",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Abdi Ali Abdi",
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"content": " Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order No.44(2)(c), I rise to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations regarding an attack on herders in Kurunjo area in Hulugho Ward of Ijara Constituency. On 23rd March 2025, a tragic incident occurred when officers of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Special Forces and specifically, the Long-Range Surveillance Unit (LRS), ambushed and attacked a group of unarmed herders who had entered the fringes of Boni Forest in search of pasture for their livestock. The herders’ move was necessitated by a severe drought crisis affecting the region, forcing them to seek alternative grazing areas for their livestock. The security personnel deployed excessive force and brutal assault resulting in devastating consequences to the community and the tragic death of Mr Abdi Sabdow Mohamed of ID No.20877833. Following the incident, 15 people were critically injured, and several others, including women and children, remain unaccounted for. Also, over 5,000 heads of cattle were either 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": "scattered or driven deep into the Boni Forest, further threatening the survival of the affected families, whose livelihoods depend entirely on livestock. This incident has caused anxiety in the community, highlighting concerns about the use of force by security personnel and the need for a more nuanced approach to addressing security challenges in the region. Nomadic pastoralists in northern Kenya have traditionally relied on various grazing routes during droughts, hence criminalising their movement and responding with excessive force undermines their dignity, rights and security, leaving them vulnerable and exposed. They now fear and feel betrayed not from external sources but from Government forces that they trusted for protection and support over the years whenever they faced severe drought. It is against this background that I request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations on the following"
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"content": "1. The operational mandate of the KDF, including whether the alleged use of excessive force was authorised and justified, and the disciplinary measures against any officers found culpable. 2. The status of investigations into the Kurunjo attack and the operational conduct of the KDF Special Forces involved in the incident. 3. Plans being put in place to provide medical treatment for all injured victims and compensation for the deceased’s family. 4. Efforts being made by the Government to search and account for all the missing persons and livestock, including the status of the search and timeline for this activity. I, thank you."
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"content": "Nominated Member, Hon. Harun, you can enjoy a ride on that request for a Statement."
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"speaker_name": "Nominated, ODM",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Umulkher Harun",
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"content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker for giving me the opportunity to comment on this matter. The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) issue in our communities has become a serious crisis. Last week, I had a request for a Statement on the same issue, where Abdullah Yusuf was killed by the KDF in 2019. It took us a long process to strip him off his military privilege to bring him to a civilian court. In 2023, I sought a Statement where Sadiq Abdikadir was killed by the KDF in Manda area. We, equally, have a crisis with the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) in communities, especially in Balambala area. We are wondering because on one side, we have KDF and on another, we have KWS while we are still dealing with Al-Shabaab. I, am, therefore, requesting the Committee to look into this matter. It is becoming a serious problem. Thank you."
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"content": "Thank you. Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations. Wapi Bashir? Hon. Wangari, are you a Member of that Committee?"
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"speaker_name": "Gilgil, UDA",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Martha Wangari",
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"content": " Yes, Hon. Speaker."
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"content": "Bring a response the first week after recess."
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"speaker_name": "Gilgil, UDA",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Martha Wangari",
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"content": " Much obliged, Hon. Speaker."
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