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    "id": 1197602,
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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Olekina",
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        "legal_name": "Ledama Olekina",
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    "content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, let me begin by thanking the distinguished Senator for Kisumu County for bringing this matter once again. This is a matter that we have canvased in this House during the previous Parliament. A Statement was brought, which led to the drafting and presentation of the County Boundaries Bill by the former Senator for Makueni County. We also have the same challenges in Narok County. We have conflict between Narok and Nakuru counties. In fact, I a few years, there will be many deaths between Likia and Maela areas. If you go to the border between Migori and Narok counties, we have lost over 30,000 acres which have been given to the people of Migori. Between Kajiado and Narok South, there is a place called Ngurumani where there is a big forest. We have fights on a daily basis between the people of Kajiado and Narok counties. The same happens at the Narok, Nakuru and Migori county borders. Some of these challenges are historical. Let me reiterate what the Senator for Baringo had directed this House to do because there are solutions. If you read Article 188 of the Constitution, this House and the National Assembly have powers. My suggestion is that the distinguished Senator for Kisumu County, who has brought this Statement, should go to the Journals Office and get a copy of the Bill which was proposed by the former Senator for Makueni, now the current Governor, and re- introduce the Bill here which we should expedite. One of the biggest problems that is causing a lot of tension and making this matter emotive is the issue of historical injustices. You will be shocked if you go to Narok County. Nakuru County cuts across Narok County. That was brought about by the former Minister for Finance, Hon. Simon Nyachae, when he allocated himself the land. One side is in Narok County, but the other side is in Nakuru County. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I request that you commit this Statement to a relevant committee. The distinguished Senator for Kisumu should also co-sponsor this Bill with someone else in the National Assembly, which we should expedite and pass. I thank you."
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