{"id":1480802,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1480802/?format=json","text_counter":35,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Lomenen","speaker_title":"","speaker":{"id":2940,"legal_name":"James Lomenen Ekomwa","slug":"james-lomenen-ekomwa"},"content":"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I stand to give notice of the following Motion- THAT AWARE THAT, the livestock sector plays a crucial role in the economic well-being and cultural identity of many communities, particularly in Arid and Semi-Arid (ASAL) regions of Kenya; FURTHER AWARE THAT, cattle rustling has become a major hindrance to economic development, severely affecting pastoralist communities that heavily rely on livestock for their livelihood, leading to loss of life, destruction of property and displacement of families; APPRECIATING THAT, over the years, various interventions have been introduced by both the National and county Governments, including security operations, disarmament initiatives and community peace-building efforts to curb 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."}