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    "content": "into, examine and identify the boundaries of counties taking to account the criteria set out in Article 188(2) of the Constitution. The Committee was further tasked to review the existing legal framework 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 residents of Emali, Mulala Ward in Makueni County as presented today on their behalf by the Senator for Makueni County, I note that the petitioners are requesting the Senate to establish an independent commission as provided for at Article 188 of the Constitution for purposes of investigating the boundary dispute between Makueni and Kajiado counties at Emali Township. Hon. Senators, I am aware that there are ongoing efforts to resolve this matter amicably, involving leaders from both Kajiado and Makueni counties as well as the National Land Commission (NLC). I am also aware that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has pronounced itself on the matter and that has been stated in the petition. While these efforts should be commended, I note the Constitution in this case, and specifically Article 188 as many of you have already described, sets out the manner in which a county boundary may be altered. It also set out the criteria to be considered in arriving at such a determination. Article 188(1) provides that:- “The boundaries of a county may be altered only by a resolution (a) recommended by an independent commission set up for that purpose by Parliament; and (b) passed by- (i) the National Assembly, with the support of at least two-thirds of all of the members of the Assembly; and (ii) the Senate, with the support of at least two-thirds of all of the county delegations.” That being the case and noting that the matter of the legal framework to establishing such a commission is pending before the Standing 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 be required, in not more than sixty days from the time of reading the prayer, to respond to the petitioner by way of a report addressed to the petitioner and laid on the Table of the Senate. Thank you."
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