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    "id": 1228559,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1228559/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Osotsi",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Osotsi Godfrey Otieno",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. There is a problem with the system. That is why I had to use interruption. This is a very important Petition. You remember, last week, I presented a Statement in this House on a similar matter that is affecting my county, Vihiga County. It was a situation where the Government acquired land through compulsory acquisition from private land owners and relocated them to a forest, a place called Shiru Shaviringa Settlement Scheme, which is within the larger Kakamega Forest. These people have been there for over 35 years without title deeds. They cannot access amenities like roads and hospitals. The Government has kept on promising that they are going to resolve the problem. Mr. Speaker, Sir, many Petitions have been made to this House for the Government to resolve this issue, so that they de-gazette that part of the forest for settlement. That has not been done. I, therefore, presented a Statement, which I hope the relevant Committee will look at this matter in totality, not just in Laikipia, but also Vihiga and many other places where"
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