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    "id": 1519659,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1519659/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kiambu, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. John Waithaka",
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    "content": " Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I wish to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Lands regarding the erroneous classification of two parcels of land belonging to Mr Stephen Chege as illegal alienated Government land. On 17th July 2017, the National Land Commission (NLC) vide Kenya Gazette Vol. CXIX - No. 97, listed several parcels of land as illegally alienated Government land and ordered that their titles be revoked. Among them were two parcels of land in Kiambu County- land with House Block 2/80 and land with House Block 2/81, belonging to Mr Stephen Chege of Identity Card No.0551205, which he legally acquired in 2006 and 2007, respectively. Since then, he has consistently remitted required land rates to the Kiambu County Government without any dispute or challenge over the legitimacy of his ownership, which evidences rightful ownership. The arbitrary revocation of his title deeds by the NLC amounts to deprivation of property by the Government, which violates the provisions of Article 40 of the Constitution. Despite numerous appeals to the National Land Commission to rectify this error, no corrective action has been taken. This situation raises concerns regarding the fairness and reliability of land administration processes in the country. It is against this background that I request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Lands on the following– 1. The reasons for the cancellation of title deeds No.Block 2/80 and No.Block 2/81 in Kiambu County belonging to Mr Stephen Chege vide Gazette Notice No. 6864 of 17th July 2017, despite his lawful acquisition and payment of land rates to the Government. 2. Report on the status of revocation of the erroneous Gazette Notice to restore the land ownership rights to Mr. Stephen Chege. 3. The specific implementation timelines when the National Land Commission will resolve the error, including the re-issuance of valid title deeds to Mr Stephen Chege. Thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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