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    "id": 1215936,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cheptumo",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Cheptumo William Kipkiror",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Prior to 2010, it was not possible for any Kenyan facing such a situation to have support from Parliament. Our 2010 Constitution, under Article 119, is really helping Kenyan people to get assistance from this House, especially in a situation such as this one that happened in the coast region. The petitioners agree that the land belongs to the County Government of Mombasa. Their concern is the manner in which the eviction was undertaken without due regard to notice, decency and respect for rights of the people. This is very unfortunate not only in Mombasa, but in many parts of our country. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I support this Petition and hope that this House shall be the refuge of the citizens that are affected, especially in this particular situation. I call upon all organs of Government, whether national or county, that it is important we execute these situations in a humane way, so that we safeguard the dignity of our people. When we evict people, we completely disrupt their lives, their children and the old population in that area. It is important that we have regard for the well-being of our people."
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