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    "id": 1561438,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kilgoris, KANU",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Julius Sunkuli",
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    "content": " Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I rise to request a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security regarding the unfortunate incidents at Angata Barikoi in Kilgoris Constituency. Yesterday, Monday, 28th April 2025, was a very sad day for Kilgoris. Six persons from there, namely Mr Paul Barsaben from Kapsinendet Village, Mwalimu Joseph Rono from Chelchel Village, Mr Isaiah Kipkoech from Kabusa Village, Mr Gideon Koech from Kapsinendet and Mr Nelson Rono Rotgaa from Rotgaa Village, lost their lives after being shot by the police officers from Angata Barikoi and Lolgorian. In addition, the registrar of lands in Kilgoris, Mr Chepkwesi, and several other officers were also injured and admitted to various hospitals within the area. The incident occurred during a protest that erupted over a disputed parcel of land. The current residents are believed to be the rightful owners, having lived there as their ancestral land. The security situation in the region remains tense following this incident. It is against this background that I request a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security on the following: 1. A report on who authorised the police officers to use live ammunition against unarmed residents. 2. Why the land registrar and surveyors went to survey land belonging to the people of Angata without their consent, fully knowing that the land has a title deed and each piece of land is owned by known people? Why did they re-survey people’s land? Who wants to take that land? 3. Why did the Ministry retain officers in Lolgorian Station in Transmara South beyond their useful period? Are they serving special interests? Whose interests are being served? Can they be removed immediately? The government should ensure that the families who lost their loved ones are compensated. Thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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