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    "id": 935299,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/935299/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kiambaa, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Paul Koinange",
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        "legal_name": "Paul Koinange",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker. The Member for Laikipia North Constituency, Hon. Sarah Korere, requested for a statement on the alleged persistent insecurity in Laikipia North Constituency. She particularly sought to be informed on: (i) The measures the Government is undertaking to protect life and property of the residents of Milango and Wagwachi areas of Laikipia North and West constituencies respectively. (ii) How soon the stolen livestock will be recovered and the perpetrators of the heinous act apprehended. (iii) What is the mechanism in place to ensure urgent action in terms of response thereby ending this menace, including the possibility of urgently re-arming the NPRs in the said areas? Between January and October 2019, several incidents of stock theft were reported within Laikipia, mainly in Ng’arua targeting livestock farmers bordering Baringo and 411 head of cattle, 119 goats, 205 sheep and 26 donkeys were stolen. So far, there are many animals which have not been recovered, that is, 215 head of cattle, 250 goats, 120 sheep, 19 camels and 6 donkeys. During the operation, six suspects were arrested and charged before court; vide Criminal No. 757/25/2019. The suspects pleaded “not guilty” and were released on a bond of Kshs5 million which they were unable to raise hence remanded in prison custody. The following measures have been put in place to ensure the remaining animals are recovered and security is enhanced in the said area: (a) Patrols and surveillances have been enhanced in areas known to be used as hideouts by the raiders. The National Police Service (NPS) has deployed patrol teams in the area; (b) constant engagement with the local communities in barazas; (c) elders from the respective communities have been engaged to persuade the raiders to voluntarily surrender the stolen livestock so as to hand them over; The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposes only. Acertified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
}