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    "id": 1399243,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Tobiko",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, when the Equalization Fund was passed on this Floor, there are counties or regions that missed out, yet they deserved it. Moreover, because we have never considered the issue of one man, one shilling, you find that places such as East and North Kajiado missing out in the Equalization Fund, yet they have the population that would warrant them to get more resources if issues of boundary and population density were considered. Even when it comes to consideration of landmass, Kajiado County is bigger than Rwanda. However, with all those challenges, including infrastructural and service provision, it is time that the county boundaries are reviewed. That Committee will handle these issues because we would not want to create problems and tension between Kenyans. We want to solve issues at the various county boundaries. I rise to support and strongly state that communal and historical ties must be considered. From the colonial time, the boundary between Kajiado and Machakos counties is marked by the old railway line. At Ol Oloirien, our people can identify the beacons of where the county reach. We have documentation to support it. However, today that part is considered Makueni County. They have given it another name that we do not even understand. However, we know the place is called Ol Oloirien. We need such issues to be resolved amicably. Let the rights of communities be considered and protected. I thank Sen. M. Kajwang’ for bringing this Bill."
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