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    "id": 1521889,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1521889/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC",
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    "content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, I rise first to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare regarding concerns over alleged unfair labour practices, ethnic profiling, and violation of labour laws at China Square, Kisumu County. While investment in Kisumu County is encouraged, all businesses must comply with the law and uphold fair labour practices, ensuring that employees are treated with dignity, equity and due process in recruitment, termination and career progression. In the Statement, the Committee should- (1) Provide information on the number of employee complaints received by the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection from China Square Kisumu since its establishment and how they have been addressed. (2) Confirm whether the Ministry has investigated the alleged labour rights violations at China Square Kisumu and provide details of their findings. (3) Highlight any steps taken to ensure that China Square adheres to the Employment Act, 2007, particularly regarding fair treatment, lawful termination, non- discrimination and promotion of employees. (4) Explain the mechanisms in place to protect affected employees from retaliation and ensure that their grievances are fairly resolved. (5) State the measures the Government is taking to prevent similar labour rights violations by foreign-based businesses operating in Kenya."
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