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    "id": 472994,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/472994/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Mati",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 2469,
        "legal_name": "G.J. Munuve Mati",
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    "content": "Another factor that I would like to share with you is the fact that I do not know whether, as a country, we are prepared for the outcome of a lot of minerals coming to our nation. I was in Turkana the other day - Ngamia I and Ngamia II. One of the things that I realized is that we may not be prepared in terms of preventing the conflicts that may emerge as communities try to redraw their borders so that they include the minerals within their territories. That issue has to be dealt with seriously because, if it is not dealt with, we could have a very difficult situation such as that has befallen our neighbours and some of the African countries. I am saying this because as we discover coal and limestone in my county, I have seen attempts at encroaching on what has been our land. The Government has to be ready, willing and available to deal with issue of small arms because without small arms, there will be no damage. But as long as we allow the proliferation of small arms, then borders are going to be redrawn by force so that people can be included; neighbours can be included in the proceeds of the minerals. So, I hope that there will be a multi-sectoral approach in addressing this Bill when it becomes law. Let us ensure that so that the security apparatus can get to know. This becomes more difficult because our people do not have title deeds and so, their borders are not known; they are porous. We have to deal with this matter exclusively."
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