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    "id": 1110959,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mandera North, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Major (Rtd.) Bashir S. Abdullaih",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 13417,
        "legal_name": "Bashir Sheikh Abdullah",
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    "content": "At the outset, I want to agree with the Petitioner. This matter is very timely and it is for the betterment of the country, not just Laikipia. The issue of land is very emotive. The earlier this matter is resolved, the better for all of us. The unfortunate part of this incident is that it targets certain livelihoods. I do not know why pastoralism is not taken as a livelihood in this country. If you look at what is happening in Laikipia, it is about people moving with their animals from place to place – people who have no permanent residences. Who has denied them the residence? It is the authorities. If those people are apportioned some acres of land and settled down, there will be peace and harmony. The other aspect that the Petition talks about is discrimination in terms of identity cards. This cuts across even in Northern Kenya. As the Committee looks into this matter, they should also put more effort on the issue of discrimination and the unnecessary vetting of persons coming from northern Kenya. Hon. Makau spoke about certain communities that have invaded Mavoko. It is quite absurd that he can mention a certain community. That is incitement in itself. So, I ask him to withdraw that statement on the Floor of the House. Thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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