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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Wajir West, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Yusuf Farah",
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    "content": "butchered, killed, maimed and their animals forcefully taken. No inquiries, arrests or investigations have been made concerning the said murders. The Government has so far not returned back the livestock and neither have they investigated or arrested anyone on all the atrocities that happened during that time. Recently, cattle and camel were being stolen on a daily basis. Last night, 60 herds of camel were stolen and the man who was looking after them was injured. He is currently in hospital and at the moment, we do not know his situation. I appeal to the Government to facilitate security agencies who have not been facilitated in terms of movement and personnel to carry out their mandate. Security issues are depriving lives and livelihoods of the people of Wajir West. The people of Wajir West also face similar problems like other people from other parts of the country. These include poverty, drought and unemployment, but they have an extra burden of insecurity on their shoulders. They have a right to be protected. Their livestock and property too should be protected as enshrined in the Constitution of Kenya. Security agencies are trying their best, but have been handicapped in terms of movement and personnel. I, therefore, appeal to the Government of Kenya and specifically to the Cabinet Secretary who will be appointed after successfully undergoing vetting, to act upon my request as soon as he or she resumes office. Hon. Deputy Speaker, Wajir West also faces serious drought challenge. The drought that this country is facing is very serious and we are about to lose lives. I do not know whether our Standing Orders allow us to play some videos to demonstrate the seriousness of that issue in this House. I appeal to the President to kindly declare the issue of drought a national disaster so that other agencies and international communities can chip in to assist the affected people especially in ASAL areas. In conclusion, I want to thank the people of Wajir West for having faith in me, and for sending me to represent them in this august House. Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker."
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