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    "id": 782224,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Olekina",
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        "legal_name": "Ledama Olekina",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.46(2)(a), to make a statement on the following issues:- (i) The Plight of the Ilchamus Maasai community living in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps; (ii) Land ownership among the Maasai community and border conflicts; (iii) Disaster management within Narok County; and (iv) The inhumane treatment of the former Laikipia North Member of Parliament, Hon. Mathew Lempurkel. On the first issue, the plight of the Ilchamus Maasai community living in IDP Camps, I would like this House to be informed of the serious social, political and economic challenges facing the Ilchamus Maasais, who have been rendered homeless by insecurity in Marigat, Baringo County. Due to unresolved land conflicts between the Pokot, Turkana and Ilchamus Maasais, over 147 households have been rendered homeless for the past one year. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Eldume IDP Camp which is a home to 147 households comprises of members of Ilchamus community. This community is traditionally a self- sustaining community who engage in land tiling for economic development. The Ilchamus community settled at Eldume Ilchamus IDP Camp 10 months ago following 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."
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