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    "id": 1525350,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1525350/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Kingi",
    "speaker_title": "The Speaker",
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    "content": "(1) The Petitioner is a farmer a lessee of the land identified as Siaya/Pap Oriang/428 where he cultivates sugarcane. (2) That in June, 2021 a contractor under County’s department of Public Works altered the road connecting Bar Osimbo, Pap Oriang and Kochieng on the Petitioner’s land and damaging his sugarcane crop. (3) That on the 29th of July 2029, the office of the Chief Officer of the Affirmation Department acknowledged receipt of the petitioner's complaint regarding the matter. However, no response was obtained from the office regarding the matter. But the petitioner sought assistance from the Commission on Administrative Justice, which sent five letters to the County Executive Committee Member, however, received no response. (4) That on the 6th of October 2021, the petitioner resorted to enter into a compensation agreement with the contractor, anticipating that the County Government of Siaya would compensate him for the damages incurred. (5) That following the general elections in August 2022, there was a change in the office holder of the CECM office, who was appraised of the matter by the Commission on Administrative Justice. (6) That on the 4th of May 2023, a hearing was conducted by CAJ with representation from both the county government and the deputy county attorney. During this hearing, the substantive CECM committed to resolving the matter by developing and sharing a payment plan with the petitioner. (7) That on the 4th of August 2023, the deputy county attorney wrote to the CAJ requesting a review of the previous decision made on the matter, citing new information indicating that the county government had not contracted anyone for the roadworks. But the petitioner was apprised of this new development by CAJ and asked to provide his comments. (8) That in his response, the petitioner argued that the construction would not have proceeded without any consent from the county, and that the county should have halted the works upon discovering the improper procurement processes. Further, an internal memo from December 2022 indicated prior consultation between the chief officer and the county attorney. Therefore, meaning that county government could not avert taking responsibility for the damage to his crops. (9) That in the recommendation made by CAJ, the county government of Siaya was directed to conduct an investigation into the matter and provide a report within 60 days outlining timelines towards addressing the complaint in case the county government is found responsible. And that the petition is not pending before any court, constitutional or legal body. The petitioner, therefore, prays that the Senate investigates the matter with a view to recommending compensation to the petitioner and recommends the diversion of the illegal road created through the portions of land parcel Siaya/Pap Oriang/428 to a position recognized by the survey of Kenya map of that area. Hon. Senators, pursuant to Standing Order No.238(1), I commit the petition to the Standing Committee on Roads, Transport and Housing for its consideration. And in terms of Standing Order No.238(2)(a), the committee is required in no more than 60 calendar days from the time of reading the prayer, which is today, to table its report to the Senate The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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