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    "id": 945298,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/945298/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Eng.) Maina",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Ephraim Mwangi Maina",
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    "content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise because of the importance of the subject matter raised here which involves Samburu and Laikipia belts. I wish to draw the attention of this House to the utmost importance of the Laikipia belt which has the only area that has been left for conservation. It has had security threats because there are people who think that they are above the law. This is a not a case of cattle rustling; this is a matter which is inherent in tribal profiling. They want to chase people out of where they are dully and legally settled. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I draw the attention of this House to a lady who has been living on a certain parcel of land in Maralal for many years and was committed to conserve it. However, she was attacked, killed and her place burnt down. So, as you refer this matter to the Committee, you should direct that we are looking at a bigger issue of insecurity in the country which can lead to tribal conflicts. In fact, in some areas, people have been killed not because of cattle rusting; cattle are taken after people are killed. This is trying to drive people out of areas where they have settled. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, yesterday, we mentioned an incident that happened in some part of North Rift. Therefore, your direction to the Committee should be a clear statement that Kenyans have a right to own property and live anywhere they want. The Government should also protect the lives of the people and their properties."
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