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    "id": 1404911,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Chute",
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        "legal_name": "Chute Mohamed Said",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.56(1)(b) to make a statement on the activities of the Standing Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity and Regional Integration for the period commencing January to March, 2024. The Standing Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity and Regional Integration is established under Standing Order No.228(1) of the Senate Standing Orders and is mandated to consider all matters relating to pursuit of national and intercommunity cohesion, equalization of opportunities and improvement in the quality of life and status of all persons, regional integration, the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) and the Pan-African Parliament (PAP). During the reporting period, the committee carried out various activities pertaining to its mandate. As a snapshot, the committee transacted the following legislative business. The committee processed eight Statements, which were sought from the committee. The committee considered and concluded three and is yet to conclude other five statements. These statements are pending before the committee upon appearance of the invited stakeholders. Annex 1 lists the status of each of the eight statements that were brought before the committee. The committee visited Marsabit County on 23rd to 24th February, 2024. The primary focus was on advocating for peace, with the aim of fostering an atmosphere of peaceful coexistence among the communities. The committee noted that the fight between the Gabra and the Turkana was occasioned by limited resources. That is lack of water and pasture for their livestock."
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