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    "id": 1243732,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Dullo",
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        "legal_name": "Dullo Fatuma Adan",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I would like to support this Motion that the Senate Mashinani be held in Turkana County. I am happy that this is going to be one of the counties in Northern Kenya. There is a lot we can learn from Turkana County that will benefit this House and the country at large. Majorly, for the northern counties, people sit in Nairobi and make decisions for them without understanding the challenges they go through. Turkana is one of those counties because people rarely visit those areas. Turkana is one of the counties where development has not taken place despite devolution. I know there is a lot of money they get as a result of devolution. However, the situation is still the same. I hope this House will look at that and see why there is no major impact, especially as far as the budgetary allocation is concerned. I know there is insecurity in Turkana County where people are killed every day because of cattle rustling in the neighbouring counties and countries. When we visit those areas, we will understand the reason why issues of cattle rustling are still happening in Turkana and other northern counties. I hope some Motions or Statements that will come on the Floor of the House that day will address certain issues affecting that area. Unfortunately, the Senator for the area is not here. Nonetheless, issues of insecurity have affected Turkana County, which in turn, affect development. This has been a challenge to them. There are tourist attraction sites in Turkana County, especially the cultural bit where Turkana County mothers’ make beads, which they should sell to tourists. The culture in the county is rich. Arrangements can be made, especially when the sitting is taking place, so that we benefit from the traditional dances that Turkana County can provide. If tourism was flourishing in that part of the country, Turkana County would make money. There is so much expectation from petroleum, but unfortunately, up to now, the communities have not seen the benefit that is accruing from it. Many Senators who have stood here and said that Turkana County has many animals. It was true then, but unfortunately, many of the animals from Northern Kenya were swept by the drought. Consequently, the majority of people are poor today. It is a high time we knew how to mitigate drought in those parts of the country. You have seen situations where people turn to traditional fruits to feed their children and families. In the 21st Century, that is a very sad situation. As a country, we should look at it and address the causes and find a solution for it. Turkana has a lot of underground water. However, much intervention and exploration of the same water has not been done because Turkana has lot of lands. However, if the country and the county are serious, irrigation should take place where people can plant food crops and trees so that they can mitigate the drought situation in those parts of the country. Having been in this House for quite some time, I know that there are issues of misappropriation and misuse of budgetary allocation. I hope that when the relevant committees go on the ground, they will look at their books and see why the budget"
}