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    "id": 1338038,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Nyakach, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Aduma Owuor",
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    "content": " Hon. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 43(1), I rise to make a General Statement regarding the unfolding spate of insecurity and reported clashes in Sondu along the Kisumu-Kericho border. Article 238(1) of the Constitution envisages national security as the protection against internal and external threats to Kenya’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, its people, their rights, freedoms, property, peace, stability, prosperity, and other national interests. In spite of the clear constitutional safeguards for these rights and the obligation of the National Police Service to guarantee security for enjoyment of those rights and freedoms, they are systematically being taken away from members of specific communities living in Sondu, along the Kisumu-Kericho border. In the course of this month, gangs have been attacking residents of Sondu leaving a trail of deaths, injuries, displacement of residents, and distressing women and school-going children. It is of great concern that the situation is crippling learning in the area after one teacher was killed, among 18 other residents. Fearful residents have fled the area due to insecurity. There are also reported cases of cattle rustling. The business climate has significantly dwindled for fear of attacks. When the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration visited Sondu on 15th July 2023, he promised to establish the real cause of the conflicts and appealed for calm and an immediate ceasefire. Hon. Speaker, as recent as two weeks ago, on 24th September and 4th October 2023, civilians living and doing business in Sondu remain vulnerable to attacks from organised groups from across the border, in what happens to be a clear case of organised crime. There is an urgent need for the security agencies to move with speed to arrest the situation and restore peace and normalcy in the area. I, therefore, implore the Government to formulate measures and strategies, including posting enough security agencies in the area to permanently curb further cross border attacks. I thank you, Hon. Speaker for the patience and time."
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