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    "id": 1003392,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1003392/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Lusaka",
    "speaker_title": "The Speaker",
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    "content": " Hon. Senators, I wish to draw the attention of the Senate to the following- I hereby report to the Senate that a Petition has been submitted by the Rendile and Samburu community representatives concerning acquisition of Karare land by Kenya Defense Forces (KDF). As you are aware, Article 119(1) of the Constitutions says- “Every person has a right to petition Parliament to consider any matter within its authority including enacting, amending or repealing any legislation. Hon. Senators, the salient issues raised in the Petition are- (a) THAT in the year 2019, the KDF expressed interest in acquiring land in Saku Sub-County of Marsabit County totaling to 2,500 acres. (b) THAT following meetings between community leaders, the County Commissioner and KDF representatives the community objected to the acquisition of Karare Land and suggested alternative land at Kubikalo for acquisition by KDF. (c) THAT while the community is aware of the legal basis for compulsory acquisition of land by the Government, they take issue on the acquisition of Karare Land by the KDF on the basis that it poses and existential thereat to the livelihoods of the predominantly pastoral Samburu and Rendile communities as the land is a dry season water catchment area for Marsabit County, including communities living in Karare, Songa, Loblorgo, Kaboyolwe, Laisamis, Kaigi and Kor. (d) THAT the community has on several occasions been coerced into accepting the acquisition of Karare Land by the KDF, but have not obliged citing the centrality of the land for sustainability of their environment and livelihoods with over 150 camels, The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
}