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    "id": 1503468,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1503468/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Gatanga, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Wakili Edward Muriu",
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    "content": " Yes, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I will be very brief. I support this Bill by Hon. Oundo. I just want to say two things. The purpose of legislation is to create certainty in our laws whereby people can plan ahead, especially on matters of land. Land is the most emotive issue in our country and the only asset that most Kenyans think about. It encompasses all the other assets that belong to Kenyans. Therefore, the moment we create certainty in terms of land control, we will build wealth for our people. Secondly, absolute power corrupts absolutely. There are instances whereby Deputy County Commissioners convene their own committees to control land and make decisions. They hold special sittings to deprive people of their land. Finally, this law will work best in a situation where land control and land use laws are also aligned. For example, previous coffee-growing areas have now turned into residential areas. As a result, land regulation in that area now becomes commercial because it is no longer agricultural land, but residential. Therefore, there is a bit of conflict in terms of the land use. As we address this Bill, I hope that we will harmonise the agricultural land use laws and the commercial laws. Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker."
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