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    "id": 1518577,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Nakuru Town East, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. David Gikaria",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I request for a statement from the Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Tourism and Wildlife, regarding the disappearance of Mr Brian Makori Odhiambo. Mr Brian Makori Odhiambo of ID No.3072005, who is a resident of Manyani area in Kivumbini Ward in Nakuru Town East Constituency, accessed Lake Nakuru National Park on 18th January 2025 with the intent of fishing for family consumption and sale of surplus fish. Upon gaining entry, he came across a Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Land Cruiser vehicle on patrol. He exited the park immediately. The KWS officers on patrol pursued him. Upon finding him at a residential plot, they assaulted and dragged him back to the park. Efforts to trace him in various police stations within the area, including Bondeni Police Station, have proved futile. His mother was informed that he had not been presented to a police station. On 19th January 2025, residents of Manyani area were permitted to search for Mr Odhiambo at the KWS premises to no avail. According to a police report, Mr Odhiambo’s mobile number was triangulated to be within Nakuru Town. It was later switched off around a forest in Bahati Constituency. Since then, his whereabouts remain unknown, leading to protests within the area. It is against this background that I request for a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Tourism and Wildlife on the following: 1. A report on the status of investigations into the circumstances that led to the unlawful assault and arrest of Mr Brian Makori Odhiambo by KWS officers. 2. Measures the Government is putting in place to ensure Mr Brian Odhiambo is found and reunited with his family. 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."
}