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    "content": "an independent commission set up for that purpose, to approve alteration of county boundaries. Indeed, on 11th March 2015, following the conclusion of debate on a Motion by the Senator for Makueni County, Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr., this House directed the Standing Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights to initiate and prioritize the drafting of legislation within 90 days of the said resolution to provide for the establishment of an independent commission to inquire into, examine and identify the boundaries of counties, taking into account the criteria set out in Article 188(2) of the Constitution. The Committee was further tasked to review the existing legal frameworks and make appropriate recommendations on how to comprehensively address and resolve inter-county boundary disputes to enhance national cohesion and stability. Hon. Senators, having reviewed the Petition by the Kirinyaga Mihiriga Kenda, as presented on their behalf by the Senator for Kirinyaga County, Sen. Daniel Karaba, I note that the petitioners are essentially asking the Senate to establish an independent commission as provided for in Article 188 of the Constitution for purposes of investigating the boundary disputes between Kirinyaga and Embu counties, with regard to the area known as Mwea Trust Land. This being the case, and noting that the matter of the legal framework for establishing such a commission is pending before the Senate Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights, I direct that the Petition, in terms of Standing Order No.227(1), be committed to the said Committee. In terms of Standing Order No.227(2), the Committee will, therefore, be required to, in not more than 60 days from the time of reading the prayer, respond to the petitioners by way of a report. The response will be addressed to the petitioners and laid on the Table of the Senate. As you comment, be aware that the issues are actually alive with the Committee."
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