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    "id": 1299234,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Lomenen",
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        "legal_name": "James Lomenen Ekomwa",
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    "content": "Thank you Mr. Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity. I submit a Petition to the Senate concerning the state of insecurity in Turkana County. I, the undersigned citizen of the Republic of Kenya and resident of Turkana County do hereby authorize the Senator for Turkana County, Sen. James Ekomwa Lomenen, MP, to present this Petition to the Senate on my behalf and on behalf of the residents of Turkana County. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I hereby draw the attention of the Senate to the following: (1) Turkana Community has a long history of enduring inter-community raids, a challenge that has persisted for generations. The rise of terrorism and commercialized banditry that can be traced back to the disarmament of the National Police Reservists (NPRs) which left a security vacuum and created an opportunity for certain individuals to exploit the situation. (2) That, insecurity primarily occurs within Turkana County’s internal borders; specifically, within Samburu, Baringo, and West Pokot counties. The perpetrators have capitalized on the security gaps to engage in acts of terror and banditry for personal gain such as selling stolen livestock to illicit markets. (3) Land boundary disputes and expansion, cattle rustling business, competition for livestock pasture and water, retaliatory raids, political incitement and facilitation of bandits, ethnic distrust, hatred and disarmament of NPRs are the major factors contributing to the ongoing insecurity in Turkana County internal orders. (4) We have made the best efforts to have these matters addressed by the relevant authorities, all of which have failed to give a satisfactory response. (5) None of these issues raised in this Petition is pending in any court of law, constitutional or any other legal body. I petition this Senate concerning the Senate insecurity in Turkana County whereby your humble petitioner prays that the Senate urgently intervenes in this matter with a view to: (a) facilitate peaceful dialogue involving impartial mediators and traditional leaders in negotiations between communities involved in land disputes to find lasting solutions; (b) initiate land mapping and registration processes to clarify ownership and boundaries to help reduce ambiguity and help prevent future conflicts; (c) enhance law enforcement efforts against cattle rustling activities by increased patrols, intelligence gathering and collaboration between security agencies; (d) promote the use of modern technology such as livestock tagging or branding to facilitate identification and recovery of stolen livestock; (e) educate communities on the negative consequences of cattle rustling both in terms of lives lost and economic impact; (f) develop sustainable resource management plans that ensure equitable access to pasture and water sources for all the communities; (g) establish community-based conflict resolutions and mediation committees to address grievances and conflicts promptly; The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard Services,Senate."
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