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    "id": 1036720,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Khaniri",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 171,
        "legal_name": "George Munyasa Khaniri",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, as to why it has taken us long to produce the report, it is obvious we had so many Petitions directed to this Committee. Most of the Petitions involved going to various areas to ascertain facts and inviting Petitioners. It was not viable to do within the 60 days and that is why I apologized. We have made recommendations as a Committee and it is up to this House to ensure these recommendations are implemented. We have done our part as a Committee. On the eviction from South Nandi Forest in Nandi County of the Ngerek Community, we recommended that the Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Forestry revokes any previous orders directing the Ngerek Community to leave their land in the Ngerek Hills area and asserts the current position in writing; that the Ngerek Community rightfully occupy the land they are currently settled on. Mr. Speaker, Sir, on Petitions regarding settlement of persons, the Committee is tabling three reports of this nature. Report of the Committee on the Petition regarding the alleged grabbing of public utility and private land at Leleshwa, Gilgil Township, report of the Committee on the Petition regarding the alleged unlawful acquisition and disposition of the Poka Group Ranch Land. Lastly, report of the Committee on the Petition regarding the alleged grabbing of the part of land allocated for settlement of the petitioners at Kiang’ombe Squatters Settlement Scheme in Thika Sub-County, Kiambu County. The Committee recommended that lists of beneficiaries from previous and current allocations in the Petitions should be vetted and harmonized to ensure transparency and accountability in the process before the Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning issues any title deeds. Further, the Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning should fast track the vetting and verification exercise of the land under the Part Development Plan (PDP) for Kiang'ombe Village and for the other Petition. The County Government of Nakuru expedites the implementation of the Gilgil Development Plan No.91 of 2008 and ensures that the proposed Part Development Plan is approved after adequate public participation by all stakeholders to pave the way for its implementation. Further, on the Petition regarding the alleged unlawful acquisition and disposition of the Poka Group Ranch Land, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) investigates with speed how Emali Holding Grounds, set aside for livestock production purposes was alienated, subdivided, transferred and leased out without consultation of local communities with a view to prosecuting those who may have fraudulently transferred the land among other far reaching recommendations. Mr. Speaker, Sir, on Petitions regarding environmental rights, waste management and natural resources, the Committee is tabling the following Petitions reports:- (1) Report of the Committee on the Petition regarding the Wajir Waste Disposal Site and the disgraceful abuse of the right to enjoy environmental rights under Article 42 of the Constitution. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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