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    "id": 1195188,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kitui County, WDM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Irene Kasalu",
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    "content": "Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I wish to request for a Statement from the Leader of the Majority Party regarding the insecurity and invasion of camel herders in Kitui County. There has been a continuous influx of armed camel herders from Tana River, Wajir, Garissa, and Mandera counties in Kitui County. This is of great concern due to the resultant persistent raids by immigrant herders, which have led to injuries, loss of property, and encroachments in wildlife-protected areas. This has, in turn, led to a loss of tourism revenue. In recent weeks, banditry along the Ngomeni, Nguni, Malalani, and Mutha wards in Kitui County has recurred with recent killings of residents and displacement of people. The said incursion is characterised by thousands of camels in search of pastures with no regard for the property. Further, as the drought situation worsens, there is fear of a possible prolonged food shortage due to massive destruction of crops. Committees are yet to be formed and there is no forum in the House to interrogate the matter as a House. It is against this background that I seek a Statement from the Leader of the Majority Party on the following: 1. Could the Leader of the Majority Party obtain a response from the Executive on the immediate steps that the Government has put in place to enhance security in the region and in particular stop the influx of armed camel herders from Tana River, Garissa, Wajir and Mandera Counties in Kitui County? 2. Could the Leader of the Majority Party also explain actions taken by the Government to flush out bandits, raiders and invaders across Kitui County, including those in the game parks? 3. Could the Leader of the Majority Party explain whether investigations have been undertaken to arrest and bring the perpetrators to book for the killings, loss of properties and destruction of crops in Kitui County? 4. What plans has the Ministry put in place to ensure that the affected residents will be compensated for the loss of life, injuries and loss of properties, including crops? Thank you, Hon Speaker."
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