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    "id": 1061548,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1061548/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Lusaka",
    "speaker_title": "The Speaker",
    "speaker": null,
    "content": "(i)That the Petitioners were residents of Buxton Estate in Mvita Constituency in Mombasa County until 5th March, 2021 when they were forcefully evicted by the Mombasa County Government inspectorate personnel; (ii)That sometime in 2016, the Mombasa County Government under Vision 2035 ought to re-develop all housing estates in the county and replace them with modern buildings. Buxton Estate was one of the estates earmarked for re-development under Vision 2035 strategy document. The residents went to court to challenge the project on grounds that there was no public participation before approval of the project and resettlement plan; (iii)That the land and environment court in Mombasa County ordered the developer to provide a detailed resettlement plan but this did not happen nor did the project take off following the court order; (iv)That sometime in 2020, a new developer was awarded the tender for the project. The contract between the county government and the new developer has been shrouded in mystery and residents’ efforts to seek information on the new contract from the county government have been fruitless. However, the new developer engaged the residents but the issues raised by the residents have never been addressed. The residents went to court to halt further action on the project until their issues were addressed. (v)That on 4th March, 2021, the land and environment court dismissed the application for injunction by the residents and on 5th March, 2021, the county inspectorate department commenced the demolition of housing structures within the estate with many residents yet to sign the resettlement agreement and or receive their compensation cheques. (vi)That there was no notice for eviction and demolition of structures within the estate issued by the Mombasa County Government. This action amounts to violation of human rights and dignity of the residents; (vii)That the residents have previously sought the intervention of the Mombasa County Assembly and courts in a bid to stop the demolition but there had been no response from the county assembly and courts dismissed their application for injunction. Since there is no any pending matter before any court of law or other constitutional or legal bodies. Honorable Senators, the Petitioners therefore, pray that the Senate intervenes with a view to addressing their plight assisting in halting the demolition and eviction exercise, assist in ensuring adequate compensation and having their concerns raised on the project addressed. Hon. Senators, pursuant to Standing Order No.231, I shall now allow comments, observations and clarification in relation on the Petition for not more than 30 minutes, Sen. Olekina, proceed."
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