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    "id": 1493778,
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    "speaker_name": "Konoin, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Brighton Yegon",
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    "content": " Yes, I have a response concerning the lease of Agricultural Development Corporation (ADC) land in Rumuruti in Laikipia County. The response from the Ministry is as follows: The Agricultural Development Corporation (ADC), through its subsidiary land limited, owns approximately 63,220 acres in Rumuruti, Laikipia County. Out of those 63,220 acres, 15,000 acres were leased to a company called Waragus Limited. The particulars of Waragus Limited directorship are as per the reference in the attached CR12 document, and the report has been shared with Hon. Sarah Korere. Number two, a Report of the procedure followed by ADC in leasing of the said property, including the report on public participation that was conducted, if any. The response from the Ministry is as follows: The lease of property to Waragus Limited was conducted under the authority of Agricultural Development Corporation Act (CAP 444), specifically Section 13. Section 13 empowers the Agricultural Development Corporation (ADC) Board to engage in commercially viable ventures and also to enter into all such transactions as it deems necessary for conducive performance of its function. The Board has the mandate of managing ADC resources, including leasing land to enhance economic benefits. In line with this mandate, the Board followed the rules and procedures to ensure transparency and accountability in the investment of the project, which include leases, joint ventures and consensual arrangement. Public participation in the ventures is facilitated through open tendering as required by the procurement laws, ensuring fairness and openness with regard to decision-making processes. Therefore, in this case, the leasing process involved public participation through open tendering mechanism, fully complying with the relevant procedures, regulations and maintaining the transparency that is expected in the ADC commercial ventures. There is an attached extract dated 14th September 2015 in Annex 2, which has been given to Sarah. The final question is on the steps to be taken to reverse the lease if it is determined to have been pre-arranged. The response from the brief is that the lease agreement between ADC and M/s Waragus Limited provides for a termination and exit clause, which outlines the conditions under which either party can end the lease. If it is determined that the lease was pre- arranged, or that any party has failed to meet its obligation under the terms of the agreement, a notice of termination can be issued in accordance with the provisions of the lease agreement. The termination process would begin by issuing a formal notice specifying the grounds for termination based on the failure of one or both parties to fulfil their obligations. This allows the reversal of the lease through mutual agreement or, if necessary, through legal channels. If a dispute arises regarding compliance with the terms of the agreement, should both parties agree, the lease can be terminated amicably or further legal procedures may be pursued if contested. That is the response from the Ministry, Hon. Temporary Speaker."
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