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"content": "Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I am standing to read a Petition on behalf of the people of Laikipia County. I, the UNDERSIGNED on behalf of the residents of Laikipia County, draw the attention of the House to the following:- THAT, the residents of Laikipia County, Laikipia West Constituency, have existed peacefully in minimal cases of insecurity. THAT, in the recent past, groups of armed bandits have emerged, terrorizing residents of Wangwachi, Ol-moran Ward, Kamwenje, Lubere and Eighteen in Githiga Ward. THAT, these bandits have continued to rain havoc in many parts of the vast Laikipia County with unabated impunity. THAT, the presence of the bandits has led to escalated insecurity and conflict, especially in the two wards of Ol-moran and Githiga. THAT, on 20th January, 2019, the same bandits attacked residents of Wangwachi Village, stealing 14 cows and nine goats. THAT, further, on 12th February, 2019, the same bandits shot Ann Cheptoo of Matwiku Village leaving her with serious injuries. THAT, further, on 16th March, 2018, the said group allegedly stole livestock at Kamwenje; that is four cows, two donkeys and 19 goats. THAT, efforts to resolve this matter have been futile. THAT, on 13th October, 2019, more than seven cows were stolen belonging to Maina at Wangwaci in Sipili, and two people were seriously injured. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the matter presented in this Petition is not pending before any tribunal or court of law. THEREFORE, your humble Petitioners pray that the Senate, through the Departmental Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations- (1) Recommends the immediate deployment of more security personnel to enforce law and order in Laikipia County. (2) Recruitment of more National Police Reservists and that they should be equipped. (3) Ensure the petitioner’s plight is addressed. (4) Makes any other direction that it deems fit in the circumstance in the case. The Petitioners are assigned below. Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir."
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