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    "id": 1155273,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Isiolo North, KPP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Hassan Hulufo",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Hassan Oda Hulufo",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Pursuant to Standing Order No.44(2)(c), I wish to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security, regarding the recent insecurity in Isiolo County for the last three months. There has been an influx of armed herders from Samburu County and Laisamis Sub-County of Marsabit County into Isiolo Central Sub-County and Kom Division of Merti Sub-County. This is of great concern in that there have been persistent raids by immigrant herders leading to loss of lives, injuries, loss of property and livestock such as cattle, camel, sheep and goats, invasion of wildlife-protected areas posing risks to endangered wildlife species and loss of revenue from tourist hotels. Further, there have been attacks on road users and travelers on Isiolo-Kom Road and Merti- Gotu-Isiolo Road, leading to killings, injuries and mass displacement of Isiolo pastoralist communities from parts of Isiolo Central, Kom Division and part of Kinna Division. Further, there has also been interruption of public transport from Merti Sub-County to Isiolo County headquarters, displacement of people, and disruptions of livelihood at an unprecedented level. It is against this background that I seek a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security on the following: (i) Could the Chairperson explain measures that the Government has put in place to enhance security in the region, and in particular consideration of restoring public sector transport between Merti Sub-County and Isiolo County headquarters? (ii) Could the Chairperson explain action taken by the Government to flush out bandits, raiders and invaders across Isiolo County, including those in the game parks and when will this commence? (iii) Could the Chairperson explain whether investigations have been undertaken, if any, to determine who is arming and providing logistical support and what measures are in place to bring them to book? (iv) What plans has the Ministry put in place to take stock of National Police Reservists in Samburu County and Laisamis Sub-County and Conservancy Rangers and state whether there is any possible involvement in the mayhem? Thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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