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    "content": "threshold of 15 per cent should be made a bit higher and measures be made more stringent, so that by the time that petition is done, it would have eradicated any unnecessary petitions or fictitious claims that might come to the county assembly. It is important to review this. The other two aspects are the Mediation Committee and the Authority. The country is still grappling with the issue of the wage bill. Therefore, my proposal is that if we can find a way of having one Authority so that we do not have to create a Mediation Committee or a Commission. We can co-opt the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). I propose that we have members in that commission who are not renumerated. This will be like in some of the commissions where they only sit and discuss matters. This way, we will allow synchronisation of some of the boundaries issues that have been raised. I know the importance of the Mediation Committee and the Commission that will be set up which is critical. However, we should look at how we can strike a balance between the Mediation Committee and the Commission. I agree with Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. that the African set up is meant to promote cohesiveness, integration, togetherness and to sing songs of unity and not disunity. In addition, the process of mediation has always been the spirit and in tandem with our African culture when solving our issues without involving the rigorous litigation process. Therefore, the Mediation Committee is important in solving boundary disputes between communities. I am aware that the IEBC will be reviewing boundaries in counties and sub-counties. Therefore, this Bill is critical. We must pass it so that the IEBC can use it as a primary source of information for us to promote cohesion and integration. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, finally, the County Boundaries Bill (Senate Bills No.6 of 2017) is crucial in the sense that it will not divide Kenyans. It promotes a civilized, sober, legal and acceptable process in addressing issues of county boundaries without involving politicians. I agree with Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. that the timing is right as it will ensure a peaceful and civilized way of handling resources. I am aware that the issues of numbers will come in later especially when there is demarcation of elective areas, wards, sub-counties and counties. Going forward, this Bill is important and with the many amendments that my colleagues have raised, it will go a long way in ensuring cohesiveness and peace along our borders. In addition, it will resolve disputes of natural resources. For example, the Mau Forest, which Sen. Olekina is so passionate about, that stretches between three, four or five counties or disputes between Kenya and another country. Since Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. is a man of high legal standing, he will deal with the grey areas to avoid unnecessary litigations in future. I support this Bill. We will give it the necessary support to ensure that it comes to fruition. I thank you."
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