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    "content": "THAT, in the recent past, several barriers and police posts have been introduced and stationed at the border between West Pokot and Trans Nzoia Counties; THAT, it is estimated that 12 more police posts have been put up with a capacity of 500 Kenya Reserve Police (KPRs), contrary to the initial 5 designated in 1963 by H.E. the Late Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, EGH, the first President of the Republic of Kenya. Three were to be in Trans Nzoia and 2 were to be drawn from West Pokot respectively; THAT, the primary reason for putting up those police posts in the said areas is to curb insecurity cases between West Pokot and Trans Nzoia Counties, with specific reference to cattle rustling; THAT, the existence of those police posts and consequent barriers has caused unnecessary fear among residents of both counties due to unfounded allegations of insecurity from either side, thus fuelling hatred and bad blood between the two communities; THAT, Chapter Four of the Constitution on the Bill of Rights, specifically Article 21, outlines the fundamental duty of the State and other state organs to observe, respect, protect, promote and fulfil the rights and fundamental freedoms, which the Petitioners feel they have been denied, especially the right to association under Article 36; THAT, efforts have been made to have the stations removed by the relevant authorities but to-date, the plight of the residents has not been addressed; THAT, any future plans by Government authorities to put up such an initiative in the area should factor in the consent of the county representatives as the voice of the people to promote mutual understanding and ownership; THAT, the issues in respect of which this Petition is made are not pending before any court of law, constitutional or legal body; Therefore, your humble petitioners pray that the National Assembly, through the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security:- Recommends investigation to be conducted with regards to the issues raised in this Petition with a view to make appropriate remedial measures to address the plight of the Petitioners; and, Make any other order(s) deemed fit in the circumstances of the matter. And your humble Petitioners will ever pray. Thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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