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    "id": 827045,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Khaniri",
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        "legal_name": "George Munyasa Khaniri",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thank you and I will be brief. Let me first of all take this opportunity to congratulate the members of the Teri B Group Ranch, through their Senator, for presenting this Petition to the Senate and for having confidence in the Senate of the Republic of Kenya. The fact that they have brought their issue here is a testimony that they have confidence in this House and that we will move expeditiously, as the Senator proposed, to resolve this matter. The issues that have been canvased in this Petition are grave because issues of land are emotive. This is something that I believe requires immediate attention or redress so that the matter is resolved. It is unfortunate that it led to death of about four people that the Senator has told us. I take this opportunity to send my condolences to the families that lost their loved ones in the crisis. I know our rules are that the committee that will handle this Petition will have 60 days to deal with this matter. However, this is such a grave matter that we do not have the luxury of time to give it 60 days. It must be dealt with immediately to avert further destruction and loss of human lives. It is a matter concerning security and I believe the Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations will handle it. As they look into security matters, an issue has been raised about compensation of lives that have been lost as a result of the crisis. That must also be addressed so that the families of the bereaved people are compensated. This is unfortunate and sad. On my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Vihiga, I send our condolences to the people of Taita Taveta and the affected families. I thank you."
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