{"id":779090,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/779090/?format=json","text_counter":446,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Cherargei","speaker_title":"","speaker":{"id":13217,"legal_name":"Cherarkey K Samson","slug":"cherarkey-k-samson"},"content":"Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I agree that this issue is very serious. On behalf of myself and the great people of Nandi County, I join hands and condole with the families that have lost their loved ones through our Senate Minority Leader. I agree that the issue of Mt. Elgon has become cancerous in terms of insecurity. It is very sad that after the Sabaot Land Defense Force (SLDF) militia was wiped out, we have issues of insecurity happening in Mt. Elgon, which is in Bungoma County. There are many underlying factors that trigger insecurity in that region. I have noted with concern that, majorly, there are land issues that affect many families, and the 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."}