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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Chimera",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, there are communities in Namelok, Naserian, Majongani, Mtsunga, Limtumwa where I come from, and other parts of Kwale County where basically most people are livestock farmers. Out of that basic thing of keeping livestock, they have been in agony and pain. This is because for far too long, we have had conflicts among communities. I want to speak to Clause 5(e) where we have the function of the respective County Executive Committee Members (CECM) in charge of agriculture. That function specifically speaks about promotion of abandonment of livestock theft through the sensitization of the communities to at least adopt alternative sources of revenue. This is a crucial point because there has to be a conversation somewhere. We must begin by telling our people that life is not all about keeping cows. When I am not practicing law or serving the great people of Kwale County and the nation at large, I run a small butchery in Diani Town. Sometimes when I have the time to take stock of the meat that I sell in my small butchery, I am faced with the challenge of sourcing for cows. In the slaughter house there are no records. Most of us who are in the business of buying and selling meat end up in trouble because we do not have records at the point of sale and order; the abattoir. I am happy that Clause 14 of this Bill as proposed by Sen. Cherarkey cures that mishap. As I conclude, I agree with Sen. Wambua from Kitui County on the introduction of an inspector. The mere fact that you require a permit to move animals from one point to another might be a heavy burden for those of us who are livestock farmers. A farmer may only have five cows for instance and he wants to move them to a place with greener pastures. Are you telling us today that I must apply for a permit? Are we creating an office of the inspector which will end up becoming a toll station for mere movement of animals from one point to another? I want to appeal to the CECMs who have been given enormous powers in so far as this Bill is concerned; under Clause 5, as you seek to exercise the powers given to you by this Bill, do it judiciously, in a fair and transparent manner. I am impressed that the same Bill seeks to have a framework to regulate how we brand our animals. We have been doing it though in a very traditional manner. However, where I come from, there is something we call “ kupiga mola ” which is as good as branding. I urge Sen. Cherarkey to think through it very well. I appreciate the thought into this Bill. It is well thought out, but I know much more can be done. Mr. Speaker, Sir, at the end of the day, we need to start from somewhere. The progress and the steps we take as a nation towards combating cattle rustling and banditry begin at this particular Bill. With those many remarks, I support. Once more, I congratulate Sen. Cherarkey for this Bill. I urge this House to support the Bill."
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