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    "id": 1392224,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Tharaka, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. George Murugara",
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    "content": " Thank you very much, Hon. Deputy Speaker. As I support the Motion, it is important that I make a few clarifications. A member has suggested that the amendments made by the Senate cannot be reintroduced for six months as it would be considered a rejection by Parliament. However, this is not entirely accurate. The six-month rule applies only to motions passed or rejected in the House. Some of the observations we had which the Senate did not agree with can come through a Finance Bill and be effected that way. We have done intensive public participation in respect to housing. While there may be one or two issues that may arise, the position remains that Kenyans are eager to see the housing policy implemented. It is important that we involve county governments. This is why we agree with the proposals by the Senate, that there will be a committee of county governments that is supposed to oversee the construction of these houses. There is mention of the fact that there may be land problems especially where these houses will be built. We all know exactly what happens when there is a land dispute. No land is being acquired compulsorily. If there is any compulsory acquisition, the law is clear on how this is done. Those affected are adequately compensated. Therefore, what we are debating today is proper. We should move on to the Committee of the whole House so that we can pass the proposed amendments or reject them. Hon. Deputy Speaker, I support."
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