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    "id": 1025713,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1025713/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mogotio, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Daniel Tuitoek",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Daniel Kamuren Tuitoek",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, for giving me this opportunity. I rise to say that I support the Report upfront. This issue of encroaching on riparian lands is an issue which is really serious in Kenya. We know, as my colleague, Hon. Millie, has said that the boundaries are not very clear in various areas especially the water bodies like rivers or even wet lands and all that. I know that NEMA has not been doing a good job. As we have heard, once in a while, they give out licences to investors then they come back later and tell them to demolish the properties. So, this particular Report is good. I have looked into it a little bit. They are trying to address various issues. They have singled out a few establishments in which they want things to be set right, specifically, things which are touching on public utilities, dumpsites and water bodies like encroachment of the ocean. Specifically, they have discussed the role of NEMA and WARMA. These are two agencies from different Ministries and even though they are not from the same Ministry, they do the same thing. So, these particular two institutions should consult closely although NEMA has a bigger role. Before they approve any construction, they need to make sure that all relevant licences, physical plan and all the approvals from the other agencies which are required are given. So, NEMA actually needs to take up their role seriously by not allowing any construction before the approval of other relevant bodies. The Ministry, as we have seen, needs to coordinate all the other bodies so that we clearly come up with the framework on this issue of riparian lands. The National Land Commission (NLC) needs also to be roped in because they assist in terms of survey work and to know where the boundaries should lie. If there are clear laws, they can be brought to this House so that we can approve them as far as water bodies and wetlands are concerned. Even here in Nairobi, we are The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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