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"content": "ago during the Kibaki administration. They are fairly new and modern houses. I wonder why the Government is demolishing such units at a time when people do not have houses. Thank you."
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"content": " Can I combine with the supplementary question from the Senator for Nairobi City County? It might involve the same projects."
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"content": "Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. When the Cabinet Secretary appeared before us at the Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing, we explained to her our objections to the Housing Act and explained to her that it was on principle. I am sure that she is aware that we, the Minority, are still going to ask the courts to have the last say, led by Sen. Okiya Omtatah. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, on the question that was raised by my colleague from Mombasa, Sen. Faki, that the Ministry has given the residents of Jogoo Road, Phase I and II, Jamaa, Mbotela, Ahero and Mawenzi Gardens notice to vacate their houses by 30th April, 2024, you see the notice that was sent to the residents contains a clause that says- “…tenants will be accorded priority to purchase or rent a house once the development is complete.” In addition to the question that has been raised by Sen. Faki and I have a photo of those houses here, these are not houses you can compare to Lumumba Estate that were built in the 1950s. These houses are less than 10 years old. What is the rationale of demolishing such houses to build something that will look exactly like this? We believe it is wastage of public resources. Secondly, could the Cabinet Secretary confirm whether there are agreements that have been signed between the Ministry and these residents that will guarantee them what the Ministry is saying in this notice? This was the same story the residents of Buxton were told but when the houses were built, it became another story. We said we do not want another Buxton. I would like the Cabinet Secretary to assure me, as the Senator for Nairobi City, that agreements have been signed with the current residents of these estates, that they will be given first priority when the units are built. I thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir."
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"content": " Thank you. That is the last supplementary question to the Cabinet Secretary for Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development. Kindly, summarise those two questions from the two Senators, and then we call it a day."
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"content": " Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the two questions are the same, regarding Shauri Moyo, Mbotela and the various estates along Jogoo Road that we gave notices for people to vacate. As a Government and a Ministry, we also listen. This question was raised by the hon. Senator for Nairobi City when I appeared before them before the passing of the Housing Levy Bill. I believe he is now on board and if he is not, I am sure he will soon be on board because this housing programme is a useful project for the people of Kenya."
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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": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for the Mbotela and Shauri Moyo Estates, we are coming up with various projects there because the land is large and the number of people living in those houses--- The hon. Senator will agree with me that those houses do not hold a total of 2,000 or 3,000 people. When you look at the entire land, and what we can do with affordable housing, then that would be putting the land into better use. This is because, the Ministry manages the land and land use is under my docket. Therefore, this Monday and last week, my teams from the Ministry and Department of Housing visited these places and there is an agreement. I have been advised that the residents are now in agreement and we are extending the notice to October or November. We have also agreed that we shall facilitate relocation to the people affected by the projects. It is a small amount of money and His Excellency the President has expressed himself on that. The Ministry provides some little amount of money for relocation. You can pay your rent depending on the agreement in each place and between six and one year, we are able to provide the rent for a similar house - noting that many of them are paying rent where they are. They have told us how much rent they are paying and we will give that for six months. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, there is an agreement and the notice will be extended and will be in writing. I thank you."
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"content": " Thank you, Madam Cabinet Secretary."
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