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    "id": 1460863,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Miraj",
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    "content": "The salient issues raised in the Petition are as follows- (1) THAT, the petitioners reside on the parcels of land registered as original plot numbers MN/11/803, 804, 805, 806, 807, 80, 49 and 79, Mainland North of Mombasa, VIMN/211/12/R secondary Kashani, 360/11/MN, Kisauni, 219/XV11/232/XV11, Mwembekuku, 1068/XV11/XLV/54, Bondeni, all in Mombasa Island. (2) THAT, the petitioners are the legal landowners residing on the specified plots of land. However, they are now referred to as \"tenants-at-will\" and forced to pay monthly rent to absentee landlords; (3) THAT, landlords conduct unfair rent practices by charging the petitioners illegal monthly rent without providing formal receipts. They also arbitrarily increase the rent without any consultations; (4) THAT, despite paying rent for many years, none of the petitioners have registered lease agreements; (5) THAT, the landlords have illegally subdivided the original plots into smaller parcels without the knowledge or consent of the petitioners and without following proper procedure for changing land use from agricultural to residential. Additionally, they have assigned exorbitant valuations to each subdivided plot; (6) THAT, the petitioners are not squatters in the said plots having inherited the land from their forefathers, who acquired through legitimate agreements with the original landowners; (7) THAT, the petitioners have made the best efforts to have the matters addressed by the relevant authorities all of which have failed to give a satisfactory response; and, (8) THAT, none of the issues raised in the Petition are pending before any court of law, constitutional or legal body. THAT, the Petitioners, therefore, pray that the Senate- (1) Initiates investigation into allegations of human rights violations and land injustices within the affected plots of land in Mombasa County with a view to ensure that the petitioners are awarded land lease agreements. (2) Utilizes the findings of this investigation to formulate lasting solutions to the ongoing land ownership issues faced by residents of Mombasa County. (3) Recommends mechanism that allows for the petitioners to directly pay taxes to the Government. (4) Makes a recommendation for the legal recognition of petitioners' tenancy rights. (5) Undertakes a comprehensive analysis to define the specific challenges faced by coastal communities regarding land ownership. (6) Makes a recommendation on provision of clear definitions for terms such as \"squatters,\" \"absentee landlords,\" and \"houses without land\" within the context of ongoing coastal land reforms. I thank you."
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