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    "id": 1368914,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mavoko, WDM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Patrick Makau",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker, for giving me this chance to speak to the House. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(e), I wish to make a Personal Statement regarding my adverse mention in the dailies concerning the ongoing demolitions in Mavoko Constituency, Machakos County. The circumstances surrounding these demolitions have raised a lot of concern to me and require clarification to the House on the matter. Several dailies of nationwide circulation and television stations have made a lot of adverse remarks regarding the ongoing demolitions and ongoing investigation into the alleged grabbing of East African Portland Cement land. My repeated caution and appeals to the County and the National Government to address the issue have gone unanswered. There have been attacks on my character arising from unwavering commitment to the welfare of the people of Mavoko, particularly in light of the ongoing investigations into the grabbing of land in Mavoko. I believe that the recent demolitions could have been avoided if the following measures would have been taken into account: 1. The government agencies responsible for land matters should always expedite investigations in cases of land disputes and conclude them in a timely manner. 2. County governments should refrain from approving or allowing the construction of structures without the requisite ownership documentation. 3. Land control boards should physically inspect land sale locations to verify the agreements between buyers and sellers. 4. Demolition or eviction orders must only be carried out following clear legally sanctioned, court-issued directives. In fact, any court in Kenya gives the aggrieved 14 days to appeal. This was not the case in Mavoko. 5. Dialogue and negotiations should always be given precedence to safeguard the property and financial interests of innocent citizens. 6. The land registry in every county must be up to date and accurate in its records and transfers and should be centred in the locality of the county. The land registry of Mavoko is situated in Nairobi and Machakos counties. There are two entities that issue titles and that brings conflict. 7. Periodic rotation of government officers to prevent collusion and corruption should be enforced. 8. The survey office should immediately cease providing conflicting land maps for the same location. Hon. Speaker, to correct the impression created out there by media outlets, it is imperative to underscore that I am a representative of the people, I conduct oversight and I am entirely innocent in the accusations levelled against me. My actions have been motivated by a genuine wish for the well being of the people I serve. We must all ensure that the rights of innocent citizens are protected and that our land administration processes are transparent and fair. I call upon the relevant authorities to urgently address these issues and ensure effective land management systems are adhered to. Finally, the Bible and the Koran say that we repent sins that we knowingly and unknowingly commit. But for this case, I find these sins were committed intentionally and were premeditated. That is why those houses were demolished."
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