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"content": "of that time. This is a very serious matter. I respect Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda because he taught me conveyancing. He has written a lot on land issues. In one of his books, he says land is an emotive issue. He knows well that he is walking into a quagmire. Leaders should not make sensational Statements in the House. He has accused one county of encroaching into the other, yet he knows this matter has given us problems at the border between Kisumu and Nandi counties. However, because of the magnanimity of my people, we have tried to be peaceful as we pursue this matter with relevant authorities, for instance, the NLC. Lastly, Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. the current Governor of Makueni County proposed the County Boundaries Bill. As the Senate Majority Leader has said, if we republish it, it will address boundary disputes we are facing. Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, as a leader, you sieve information. When people are emotional, do not take part in it. As leaders, we look into solutions, like setting up a commission to look into the issue. Article 188 is explicit on how to resolve this matter. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, if you exercise your discretion on the matter and refer it to the relevant Senate Committee in line with Standing Order No52(3). Please note that it is not a simple matter. I request that this matter is not committed to any Committee, but is brought to a Committee of the Whole House, then issues like the one where we saw Sen. Wambua engaging some old men who had led their camels to graze in other counties will be averted. There is an issue with Maseno Town in Vihiga County, where Sen. Osotsi comes from. There are several boundary disputes that this House must be alive to. We are the"
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