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    "id": 1072382,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "The Temporary Speaker",
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    "content": "Hon. Senators, the salient issues raised in the said Petition are: 1) That, the name Torobeek is derived from the name “Dorobo”, who are forest dwellers within the Kalenjin Community. In Kenya, the Dorobos were originally found living together with the Ogiek Community. This was before a forceful eviction and displacement from the regions of Mau Complex of Nakuru and Narok counties, Mt. Londiani across to the forests of the northern Tinderet in Nandi County, Timboroa from Maji Mazuri, part of Koibatek Forest, Tugen Hills, Mt. Elgon Forest and Cherangani Hills. 2) That, the Community was allegedly evicted from their original forest habitat, was forceful displaced by the colonialist and thereafter by the Government of Kenya after Independence. 3) That, most of Torobeek Community allegedly lived and still live with the Ogiek Community in the Mau Complex, while the rest are scattered across the Rift Valley counties, some as far as Kiambu, Nyandarua, Migori, Isiolo, Bungoma Counties et cetera. 4) That, there has been delayed resettlement and neglect of Torobeek Community by the Government of Kenya. Therefore, the Community has suffered from marginalization, suffering and abuse of human rights and has not been recognized by the Government of Kenya thus is living in abject poverty and an undignified life. 5) That, currently some Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and squatters from the Ogiek Community are allegedly in the process of being compensated or re-settled across the country by the Government. However, the Torobeek Community has not been given such considerations. The Petitioner, therefore, prays that the Senate: 1) Addresses our grievances expeditiously hence saving the Community from further marginalization and neglect by the Government. 2) Recommends a mechanism orframework with timelines, to resettle or compensate the Torobeek Community members in their respective counties. 3) Sets aside funds to compensate and re-settle the Community. Hon. Senators, pursuant to Standing Order No.231, I shall now allow comments, observations or clarifications, in relation to the petition for not more than thirty minutes."
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