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    "id": 1443280,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale",
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        "legal_name": "Bonny Khalwale",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No. 53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations regarding the harassment by the police of residents of the Ikolomani Constituency following a mining rights conflict between a private gold mining investor by the name of Shanta Gold Limited and the residents of the Ikolomani Constituency, leading to the death of one person. As I raise this Statement, allow me to give my condolences to the family of Vincent Moi who lost his life in that conflict. Also, allow me to thank the Principal Secretary (PS) Raymond Omolo for his swift action when I went to his office, and there was a standoff between the police and the community. He ordered that Shanta Gold machines be moved out of the Ikolomani with immediate effect. That was done and it retained normalcy. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like in this Statement for the Committee to- (1) Explain the circumstances leading to the death of this resident in Ikolomani on 16th June, 2024, following the ongoing conflict between residents and the mining company over mining rights. (2) State measures taken by the police to investigate and arrest those responsible for the death of the resident, stating when the said suspect will be produced in court to face charges. (3) State the immediate measures taken by the security agencies in Ikolomani to mitigate the conflict and restore normalcy, including any measures to restrain the investor from exacerbating this conflict. (4) Investigate the concerns of the residents of Ikolomani Constituency in Kakamega County with a view of addressing the conflict between the investor and the residents. 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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