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    "id": 401174,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Haji",
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        "legal_name": "Yusuf Mohammed Haji",
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    "content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have a Ministerial Statement on the efforts that the Government has taken to enhance security following the 2012 Baragoi massacre. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, Sen. Naisula Lesuuda requested for a Statement on the Government’s efforts to enhance security following the 2012 Baragoi massacre. The hon. Senator wanted clarification on:- 1. The steps that the Government has taken to recover the stolen Government firearms currently in the hands of civilians. 2. The efforts that the Government has put in place to ensure that peace and security is restored in the area and to avert such unfortunate incidents in future. 3. Compensation that has been given to the fallen soldiers and the Kenya Police Reservists (KPRs) who died in the line of duty. 4. How many families have been displaced since the massacre? 5. How many more incidents have taken place; how many lives and livestock have been lost and how many livestock have been recovered since the massacre. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to state as follows: Tension between the Turkanas and Samburu communities within Samburu North District has been on the increase due to persistent cattle rustling and counter rustling activities between the two communities. Banditry activities and highway robbery incidents are also on the increase within the area. This has led to the locals acquiring illicit firearms on the pretence of protecting themselves and their livestock from the raiders. The crimes referred to are believed to be perpetuated by criminals whose operational bases may be traced within Merti, Nachola, Lomirok and Suguta Valley. Consequently, the Government gave amnesty to all persons who are illegally holding firearms to surrender them, but unfortunately, the amnesty was ignored. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, in this regard, therefore, the Government intends to conduct a major operation to recover all illicit firearms from the community members involved and reduce the influx of small arms and light weapons which are the major weapons used by the criminals, against peace loving citizens. The intention of the operation is to recover stolen Government firearms, illicit firearms and livestock, arrest and prosecute suspected cattle rustlers and illegal firearm holders, restore peace and tranquility amongst the warring communities. Further, the Government has been holding peace meetings in the area, besides sensitizing the community members on the importance of peaceful coexistence. Patrols have also been enhanced in the area, in order to avert further incidents. The Government has also reactivated district peace committees in Turkana and Samburu counties. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the police officers who were killed in the line of duty and had already been confirmed in service are entitled to death gratuity. All the involved officers are further entitled to compensation by the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) and under the Injury Benefits Act, 2007. The Government procedure on compensation of police officers who died in line of duty is, therefore, being undertaken to The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate"
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