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"content": "The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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"content": "County dumpsite which has resulted in severe environmental degradation and a threat to the public health."
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"content": "The dumpsite has been a long-standing source of public concern who continue to suffer the effects of mismanagement waste disposal, including improper handling of hazardous and medical waste. In 2020, the Senate received a Petition from Wajir residents seeking intervention. The responsible Committee processed the Petition and tabled a report which recommended environmental restoration and protection of the rights to the affected communities."
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"content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, Wajir Municipality depends on shallow wells as a source of water. The water table is also high and any mismanagement of waste normally filters into the wells. There are no proper sewage systems and, therefore, most of the wells are polluted and have already been confirmed to have high E.coli presence."
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"content": "In the Statement, the Committee should address the following-"
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"content": "(1) The nature, type and source of waste materials currently being damped at Wajir County dumpsite, including confirmation of whether any hazardous or medical waste continues to be disposed at the site. (2) The implementation status of regulations made by the Senate following the tabling of the report of the Petition on 1st December and the specific steps taken by Wajir County Government in response. (3) The environmental and public health hazards caused by continued dumping at the site, including impact on soil, water source, local ecosystem and pastoralist livelihoods. (4) The measures being undertaken by the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) and other relevant agencies to enforce environmental regulations, prevent further contamination and protect the lives of residents. (5) The immediate and long-term actions proposed to restore the environment to relocate the dumpsite to a safer location and provide evidence of compensation to affected residents in line with the ruling of the Environment and Land Court sitting in Garissa Court No. PLC, Petition No. 10 of 2020 dated 27th November, 2020. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I request the Committee to take action. I thank you."
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"content": "KILLING OF ANG’ATA BARIKOI RESIDENTS BY POLICE OFFICERS"
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"content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No. 53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations on a matter of countrywide concern regarding the shooting and killing of residents at Ang’ata Barikoi by police officers. Mr. Speaker Sir, on Monday 28th April, 2025, five people, including a six-year- old child were killed following an attempt by officials from the Ministry of Lands to begin a land adjudication process in Moi Adjudication Scheme in Transmara."
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"content": "In the Statement, the Committee should address the following- (1) The circumstances that led to the use of live bullets resulting in the shooting and killing of five residents of Ang’ata Barikoi and leaving many others injured during a protest over land demarcation. (2) The identity of the rightful owners of the land in question as well as the measures in place to address the long-standing disputes over the land. (3) The reasons behind the decision to demarcate the land and evict residents despite a valid court order restraining such actions until the matter is fully heard and determined, providing details on who ordered the demarcation and whether the community was consulted or involved. (4) Status of investigations conducted by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) into the incident, including steps taken to hold accountable the officers responsible for opening fire on unarmed residents of Ang’ata Barikoi. (5) Plans in place to compensate the affected families for the deaths and injuries as well as reimbursement of burial expenses. Thank you."
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