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    "id": 1583120,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Turkana North, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Paul Nabuin",
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    "content": " Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations regarding the status of investigation into the Todonyang Massacre. On 22nd February 2025, armed assailants believed to be members of the Dassanach militia from the neighbouring country of Ethiopia carried out a brutal cross-border attack on the villages of Lotiira and Lopeimukat villages, in Todonyang Location, Turkana County. The attackers targeted innocent civilians, mainly fishermen and small-scale traders, leading to the loss of more than 30 Kenyans and the destruction of critical fishing equipment. In addition, the attack left many families grieving the loss of their loved ones and without their primary means of livelihood. Despite this tragic incident, similar deadly attacks have continued to occur within Kenyan territory, raising serious concerns about the security of the people at the border and underscoring the need for swift action to be taken. 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. A report on the status of investigations into the Todonyang massacre that occurred on 22nd February 2025, including the steps taken to collaborate with Ethiopian authorities to apprehend the culprits. 2. The measures put in place to address security breaches at the Kenyan border along Lake Turkana and confirmation of whether security forces have been deployed to ensure the protection of Kenyans at the border. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for informationpurposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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