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    "id": 550848,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Ndiema",
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        "legal_name": "Henry Tiole Ndiema",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I join the Senator for Kirinyaga and others who have brought up this issue. It appears as if the issue of boundaries is very sensitive. However, because of hurrying to have the Constitution implemented, this matter was not adequately addressed. Fortunately, there is a window bestowed on us through the commission to address the boundary issues. Virtually there is a problem everywhere. We hear about the Pokot verses the Turkana issue among many others. According to the Constitution, there are very many parameters that should be considered, including things like geographical features and the views of communities. Communities should choose where they want to belong. Historical and cultural ties should also be considered so that people feel comfortable. Those who followed the proceedings of the constitution making process will remember discussions on issues of boundaries which were almost concluded. However, unfortunately, instead of correcting the injustices, we went back. The Constitution was supposed to address past injustices. However, as far as boundaries were concerned, we seemed to accept the injustices that were in existence. Previous governments tried to address this by creating districts. However, when counties were created, issues that necessitated creation of districts were overlooked. This is the right time and we should be bold enough to address boundary issues, once and for all."
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