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    "id": 1164203,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1164203/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Shiyonga",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 13181,
        "legal_name": "Masitsa Naomi Shiyonga",
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    "content": "to wait for three months yet you are the one paying for the mortgage, is a big challenge. Let us also consider the timeframe that is given. We also know that in Kenya most of the payments, especially in terms of loans, are done monthly. If the interest continues to pile because you are waiting for the tribunal to settle your issue and you do not have any other source of income to replenish when it comes to the property you took using a loan, then you will suffer. Speaking from both sides, we also have rogue landlords or property owners who frustrate these tenants. Probably, the tenant’s job was terminated because of one reason or another and has no saving or income as a breadwinner, and there is some misunderstanding. This Bill will solve so many issues here. It is always good for people to think about what is being brought to the table and whether it is guided by this framework. This will assist both parties to agree and ensure there is proper understanding. The tribunal needs to understand that there are people who need to pay rent as well as those who need to pay for the loans of the properties. My problem is on the timeframe. A period of a month or two months’ notice for termination should be reconsidered. Other than the 90 days stated here, unless otherwise, it is very important. I urge that based on this framework we are making; landlords should collapse them into a small agreement that is signed by both parties when the leasing of the property is done. It is important for people to realize that those properties are owned by people. When they are collapsing them into an agreement, they should agree on either side that any circumstance can change the agreement. However, sticking to the law is very important. I support the Bill. It will help Kenyans especially in situations like the COVID-19 pandemic, which distract the normal living of not only Kenyans, but people across the world. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I support."
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