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    "id": 639560,
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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Wetangula",
    "speaker_title": "The Senate Minority Leader",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Moses Masika Wetangula",
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    "content": " Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have been a Member of Parliament (MP) representing this area for quite a long time. I laud the Chair for ruling that the issue of Changara is not a matter of Article 188 of the Constitution, but a matter that needs to be dealt with within the context of the Districts and Provinces Act and the survey that has brought this issue. For a start, this is not a matter of community conflict. The Iteso and Luhya who live in this area have so heavily intermarried that you cannot tell who is who. The next location of Tamlega, which is 90 per cent Teso, is in Bungoma County and there is no issue about it. The next location of Namubila which is 50 per cent Teso is in Bungoma County and there are no issues. The next location of Korosiandet which is one-third Bukusu, one-third Sabaot and one-third Teso, is in Bungoma County and there are no issues. This particular location has suffered a very unique problem because of the maps up to where the Petition says it is part of Bungoma County. All the residents hold identity cards (IDs) reading Bungoma County. When they go for police and military recruitment, they are recruited in Bungoma County. When they want Government services, they are given as Bungoma County. However, for some strange reason, it was taken to Busia County for administration. I learnt later that one of the MPs that came before me in Sirisia and an MP that was before those who are there in Amagoro or North Busia as it was called, just sat over a cup of tea and said: “This location is troublesome. Why can I not give it to you?” That was totally unlawfully. This Petition is so important and it is not because it is ethnic based. I urge the Committee of my distinguished colleague, Sen.Kivuti, that when you look into this Petition, you may even wish to visit the area. You cannot find anybody who says that they are pure Luhya or Teso. They are a cocktail of very good Kenyans. I am happy that the Petition has come. A huge document was delivered to my office with close to 1,000 signatures supporting this Petition. I want the house and the Committee to help in resolving this problem and distinguish it from Article 188 which deals with alteration of county boundaries. This is simply alteration of a mistake made by the Department of Survey which is different and I am very encouraged by the direction given by the Chair. I encourage the residents of Changara that you are Kenyans, remain so and you are our supporters. I know that you will vote for Weta to Amani in the next elections. Remain focused on being good Kenyans and do not be distracted by any issues that can bring 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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