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    "id": 118534,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/118534/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Musyimi",
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        "legal_name": "Mutava Musyimi",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, as we supported the Motion, we raised questions with regard to the need to clarify in the policy the issue of ownership of land anywhere in the Republic. We had an issue with the productivity targets and guidelines. Thirdly, we requested that further light be shed on Kenya, especially where non-Kenyans own companies with Kenyans. We raised the issue of acquiring irregularly or illegally acquired land. We raised questions regarding taxation that accompanies the policy. We were concerned about the question of squatters and I must say that we commend the Minister for the length to which he has gone to take care of the marginalized. I think the question of the refugees, Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and squatters; that theme of compassion runs very deep in this policy and I think it is something that we cannot take lightly. As we exercise compassion and mercy, we should not sacrifice justice on the other hand. We must hold the two in this policy, in creative tension, to be merciful but also to be just. That is why we raised the question of negotiating or giving squatters statutory rights to negotiate with land owners. We saw this as a possible avenue of creating real problems if we are going to go that path."
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