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    "id": 1045211,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mvita, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Abdullswamad Nassir",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 2433,
        "legal_name": "Abdulswamad Sheriff Nassir",
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    "content": " Hon. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order No.44(2)(c), I wish to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security regarding the demolition of structures in the country and Mombasa County as well. Hon. Speaker, the ongoing demolitions carried out by the Government agencies and other identities are done in the most inhumane ways, usually in the night. Notices are not issued and if issued at all, then it is typically within short periods on less than two to three hours before invasions by the bulldozers and other heavy machinery under the watch of police and security personnel. This has led to demolition of properties, injuries and loss of lives as it has happened recently in Kibos, Kisumu County, where thousands were displaced including a mosque and in Lunar Park in Nairobi County. In Lunar Park and surrounding business premises, property worth millions of shillings were demolished on Tuesday evening at 8.00 p.m., 15th September 2020, after giving a four hours’ notice before demolitions. It is notable that during demolitions, hundreds of people who are directly employed in the affected areas and premises are rendered jobless and in particular during this period of COVID-19 pandemic. These demolitions should be carried out in a humane way taking into consideration measures to mitigate its effects. Hon. Speaker, it is on account that I seek for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security on the following: (i) Whether the Ministry is aware of any planned demolitions and evictions that are being targeted to residents within Mombasa North area in Mombasa County. (ii) Why these demolitions are carried out during the night with very minimal notices to vacate in the most inhumane ways without considering the effects that will cause to 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."
}