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    "id": 1367786,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1367786/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cherarkey",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 13217,
        "legal_name": "Cherarkey K Samson",
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    "content": "Madam Temporary Speaker, it goes without saying that the King is in town. I hope he does not listen to what the former people who occupied this land many years ago would listen to. I emphasize what the Deputy Majority Leader said that State House is a public entity and each and every Kenyan is allowed to visit and meet the President. I hope Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) will suspend their disciplinary action against Members of Parliament (MPs) who have visited State House to discuss development since their party leader has also visited State House. Madam Temporary Speaker, on the aspect of offences, we need to stop this menace. The biggest challenge in Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet counties and Northern and Central Kenya is lack of development. Now that Hon. (Prof.) Kindiki is pushing for security, the necessary agencies like the Ministry of Roads and Transport should ensure there are security roads within those regions. This is so that when insecurity occurs, the police can reach those areas. When you visit those areas, you realise they have impassable roads. The Ministry of Interior and National Administration and that of Roads and Transport should work together to ensure there are provisions of security roads. We are not saying they should only do security roads in those areas but also ensure Nandi County gets accessible roads. If we can provide security roads in those areas and ensure they are accessible, it will allow ease of movement and bring development. Schools and many aspects should be there so as to develop our country across. Schools, roads and hospitals should be developed so that those people feel they are part and parcel of Kenya. When I was growing up, when the people from Turkana County used to come to Nairobi City County or other parts of the country, they used to say, ‘ Nimetoka Turkanandio nimefika Kenya.’ The same way we finished issues of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and many others, we should be ready to tackle the issue of cattle rustling and banditry. I saw the police in Baringo County and sympathised with them. They cannot pursue those criminals because they know those terrains more than they do due to lack of roads. My advice to the people in charge of those offices is that they should work towards this and avoid doing politics at the expense of doing their job. There is also the issue of branding another person’s livestock. We have banned that and if you are found, you shall be fined Kshs1 million or 14 years in prison. This is because when you sell at Dagorreti Corner or other abattoirs, that abattoir must have proper records of the animals they are slaughtering. A person who steals livestock or produce or receives any livestock or produce knowing or having reason to believe they are stolen, commits an offense and shall be liable to not less than 20 years. On the aspect of using violence, especially where deaths have occurred, when you are stealing livestock for the criminals, it is to a term of life imprisonment. So, if you are found stealing animals forcefully using violence, you must be punished with no option of a fine. All the bandits and cattle rustlers who have been taking advantage should be warned they will go in for 15 years. If you incite, procure, direct, instigate or collude with another person--- This is a warning to my colleague politicians or any person who condones the issue of cattle 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 and AudioServices, Senate."
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