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    "content": "On my second Statement, 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 violent clashes that occurred on the 22nd February, 2025 in Sondu Town, which is located along the border of Kisumu and Kericho counties which tragically resulted to three fatalities. In the Statement, the Committee should address the following- (1) The causes, timelines and impact of the clashes including the number of casualties, extent of property destruction, displacement of residents and any historical disputes or boundary ambiguities contributing to tensions in the area. (2) The immediate security interventions undertaken to restore calm including the deployment of law enforcement personnel, coordination between the national and county governments and efforts to prevent further escalation. (3) The role of local traders, elders and peace committees in conflict and mediation and assessment of the effectiveness of existing peace accords and community- based conflict resolution mechanism. (4) The long-term strategies being implemented to ensure sustainable peace and development in the region outlining community engagement initiatives, infrastructure investment and social economic programs to address root causes of conflict. (5) The measures in place to ensure accountability for those responsible for violence including investigations, arrests, prosecution and steps taken to break the cycle of impunity in the region."
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