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"speaker_name": "Turkana Central, UDA",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Joseph Emathe",
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"content": " Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I wish to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security regarding recent incidents involving the Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) and local communities in Sibiloi National Park, Marsabit County. Hon. Speaker, On 12th June 2024, a tragic confrontation between Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) rangers and suspected Merille poachers in Sibiloi National Park resulted in the unfortunate loss of lives of KWS rangers. The following day, in an apparent act of retaliation, KWS rangers pursued and forcibly evicted villagers from Kotela Village. Escalating the situation further, on 14th June 2024 at approximately 9.00 a.m., KWS personnel aboard a helicopter opened fire on a group of fishermen who were in an engine boat near the shores of Lake Turkana in Kanakwara Village. During the ordeal, Mr Daniel Esokon of Identity Card No. 24076166, who was one of the fishermen, was fatally shot. The rangers continued their indiscriminate firing at other fishermen despite pleas to ceasefire. The attacks have instilled widespread fear and panic among the residents of that area. Multiple fishing boats belonging to local communities have been destroyed and many innocent fishermen remain unaccounted for and are feared dead after fleeing from the KWS assault. These continued attacks pose a great danger and threat to the lives of the residents. Hon. Speaker, it is against this background that I request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security on the following— 1. Could the Ministry provide a detailed account of these incidents, including detailing the circumstances that led to the use of excessive force by KWS rangers against the residents? 2. What specific actions have been initiated to ensure thorough investigation into these events, including the tragic shooting of Mr Daniel Esokon? The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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