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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Ong’era",
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        "legal_name": "Janet Ongera",
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    "content": "Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to contribute to this very important Motion. From the outset, I want to join my colleagues in congratulating Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr., the “Duke” of Makueni for bringing this very important Motion that attempts to discuss and help us get the boundaries defined. This is a very emotive subject that requires very careful thought and planning, even as we discuss it. Although it may look fairly straightforward, we are discussing a Motion that could give rise to a Bill, under Article 188 of the Constitution. However, you are aware that this is a matter that can lead to internal conflict and stress in this country. We are aware that already a number of counties have disputes with regard to their boundaries in terms of how they were delineated although this should not really be an issue because we know that the former Independent Boundaries Review Commission actually set out the boundaries. However, there are some disagreements mainly because they are based on resources; especially natural resources. Therefore, this is a matter that must be very well thought out before we can actually come up with a Commission to set it up. Madam Temporary Speaker, I want to speak on two points that should really be carefully thought out when the Bill is prepared. This relates to community issues. Elders who will look into this matter should be identified because they are the ones who are clearly aware of the various circumstances regarding where the boundaries actually lie. I think we should not disturb the historical boundaries that had been set because there were reasons behind them. We should not disturb bees where they are making honey. We should not disrupt situations where already assets have been determined in the counties. By coming up with delineation of boundaries some counties will lose resources while 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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