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    "id": 596238,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Haji",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 26,
        "legal_name": "Yusuf Mohammed Haji",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, Sen. David Musila requested for a Statement on the security situation along the Kitui/Tana River County border. I wish to state as follows; The Kamba, Somali and Orma communities live along that border. Generally, the security situation is currently satisfactory in the area. It is important to know that Kamba tribesmen are generally farmers while Somalis and Ormas are nomadic pastoralists. The causes of conflict among the members of the different communities residing in the area include; i. Competition for resources Pasture and water are the main causes of conflict between the farmers and pastoralists, especially between the months of August and November when the dry spell is severe. Some of the Kamba tribesmen have leased out water points to pastoralists against the wishes of the larger Kamba Community and advice of the peace committees. Twamboei Earth Dam in Mutito Sub County and Sasumua Dam in Mwingi East Sub- County are the most affected by the conflict due to the leasing. ii. Boundary dispute between Kitui and Tana River counties. The Somalis and Ormas have settled in Kalalani and Enyali areas of Kitui respectively which is detested by Kitui County leaders who view this as an act of aggression, trespass into and occupation of their county land. Galole Constituency Development Fund has aggravated the situation through building of schools, sinking of boreholes and grading of Waldema-Mutha Road. In Mwingi East Sub-County, Somalis have occupied Mwanzele area which is 16 kilometers inside Kitui County. Again, Bura Constituency Development Fund has developed permanent structures in the area. iii. Banditry 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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