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    "id": 1522252,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Turkana South, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. John Namoit",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Pursuant to Standing Order 33(1), I seek leave for the adjournment of the House to discuss a definite matter of urgent national importance regarding the security situation in Turkana County. On 22nd February 2025, more than 20 fishermen lost their lives and a significant number were reported missing, following an ambush by suspected Ethiopian militia popularly known as Dassanech in Todonyang, Turkana County. The militia targeted the unarmed fishermen, as they were fishing at a place known as Lopeimukat and Natira, near River Omo. Sadly, intermittent networks within the area delayed the request for help from the residents. The security agencies have since enhanced security and commenced investigations on a possible clash between Turkana and Dassanech fishermen. Dassanech is an Ethiopian community living in the Todonyan g area. Todonyang is situated at the shores of Lake Turkana, close to the Kenya-Ethiopia border, and has faced perennial conflicts and insecurity over the years. In 2011, 43 people were killed by the militia. In addition, in 2020, Merille bandits suspected to be from Omo in Ethiopia attacked residents in Todonyang intending to raid livestock. This attack led to the loss of lives and livelihood. In 2021, a massacre occurred when a foreign militia killed 37 Turkana pastoralists inside Kenya’s territory. The security situation has severely disrupted essential services in the area, significantly impacting development in the region. The conflict has also caused unrest and concerns regarding the negative impacts of this issue in the affected border region. 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."
}