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    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Ms.) Odhiambo-Mabona",
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        "legal_name": "Millie Grace Akoth Odhiambo Mabona",
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    "content": "and important as this, we hear the voice of the public, and that we do what works best for the public. It is a noble initiative that the Senate has taken, but I would want to urge that we go beyond the headquarters and also look at potential conflict over not just issues of headquarters but even the boundaries. In my constituency, two or three days ago, there were attacks from Uganda. I have said this consistently on the Floor of the House. The Government is not doing anything. I would, therefore, be urging the Senate, because of the issues of international waters. Perhaps if not the Senate, I will be forced to bring it myself because security is supposed to be a national Government issue. In this we are dealing with a local issue. But when we are dealing with international bodies, it goes beyond the Member of Parliament. When our own locals are being attacked by foreign elements and the Government is absolutely doing nothing about it--- In the past they were going to islands which were nearer Uganda and Tanzania. Now they have moved to Mfangano Island, in a village called Mulundu. That means they are about to reach Rusinga Island. And very soon they will be in Homa Bay Town. At some point you really wonder whether we are part of Uganda or part of Kenya. I will soon be asking the President that question. I support. Again if you have a Bill like this, if you do not deal with the issues, the people who tend to be affected are women and children. I will stay true to my calling to serve women and children. If you do not solve conflicts, it is women and children who suffer. I support."
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