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    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Ochillo- Ayacko",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. This Petition and Petitions similar to this have been visiting this House time and again. I fully associate myself with the sentiments of my colleague, Sen. Khaniri. The National Assembly has stalled a Bill that would unlock such disputes. The National Assembly reckons that the Bill that was brought by Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr., was a Money Bill. Whether it is a Money Bill or not, boundary disputes are very emotive. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, depending on which side of the boundary you are, you could be disenfranchised. You may want to run for office wherever you are pursuant to Article 38 of the Constitution, but because Kenyans vote along clan and tribal lines, you will be disenfranchised. You cannot exercise your right under Article 38 because you will be defeated by 8.00 a.m. We, as a Parliament, must be offering solutions to Kenyans. If a potential solution is grounded on implementation of Article 188 and it is being stalled by the sister House, I urge you and Members of this House to engage the National Assembly to ensure such an important Bill is unlocked. Similar disputes exist in many places. In Migori County, we have a dispute with Narok County, where part of the region in Kuria East regarding land, is being disputed. We are waiting for this kind of legislation in order to solve the dispute. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I support the petitioner and every person who is concerned about resolution of boundary disputes in so far as they are county boundary disputes. We, as House and as Parliament, can create a framework through which resolutions of boundary disputes are can be done peacefully, legally and in a manner that promotes the dignity of Kenya as a diverse nation. We do not want our people to resort to violence and shed blood or feel oppressed because we cannot resolve boundary disputes. 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."
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