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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations regarding the proposed 10 per cent land rate policy announced by the Kisumu City Manager during the Nyanza International Investment Conference held at Ciala Resort from the 6th to 8th February 2025. The Nyanza International Conference serves as a platform for regional leaders, professionals and stakeholders at international, national and local levels to showcase the economic potential of the region and present investment opportunities to potential investors. However, the participation in the conference required an entry fee of Kshs10,000 per person making it inaccessible to many local residents. During this year's conference, the Kisumu City County Manager proposed a 10 per cent land rate policy for Kisumu County without conducting meaningful public participation beforehand. This lack of public engagement contravenes the principles outlined in Articles 174, 184 (c), 118 (1)(a), 196(a), 201, 135 and 232 (1)(f) of the Constitution. In the Statement, the committee should- (1) Provide the justification for introducing the 10 per cent land rate policy, including the legal basis for implementation. (2) Explain why the County Government of Kisumu did not conduct meaningful public participation in line with the Constitution and the statutory requirements before coming up with a new land rate policy. (3) State whether the county government will suspend further implementation of the policy until extensive public participation has been conducted. (4) Clarify the criteria methodology used to determine the proposed land rate. (5) Outline measures put in place to ensure that the policy does not disproportionately burden local residents, particularly vulnerable groups. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only.A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and Audio Services,Senate."
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