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    "id": 1499185,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sigor, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Peter Lochakapong",
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    "content": " Hon. Temporary 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 Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations regarding killing of livestock by security officers in West Pokot County. There have been rampant cases of livestock killings in West Pokot County that have affected the residents, including three cases that were reported earlier. On Tuesday, 15th October 2024, two herders were injured and rushed to Kapenguria County Referral Hospital after a multi-agency team of security officers led by Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), engaged in a security operation in Amolem Village in West Pokot County. The two herders were injured after the security officers mistook them for bandits, and opened fire and threw grenades at them. Additionally, numerous livestock were injured, and 13 cows belonging to Mr. Pkukat Lochelepong Aletom of Identification (ID) No.7686375 were killed during the raid. It is against this background that I request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations on the following: 1. An explanation on the circumstances that led to the injury of the two residents and killing of livestock by a grenade used by security officers; 2. A report on the measures the Government has put in place to protect the residents, including taking action against those found to be culpable of the crime; 3. Relief measures and any compensation plan that the Government is putting in place to support the victims; and 4. Measures in place to ensure the security agencies operating among communities establish structures and mechanisms of obtaining information that aids in providing security. Thank you."
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