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    "id": 1551285,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1551285/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Maanzo",
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        "legal_name": "Maanzo Daniel Kitonga",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I also rise to support the statement by Sen. Cherarkey. There is a cardinal rule when you want to do demolitions. First, you have to give notice and possibly engage the citizens who are operating those businesses because they have invested. More importantly, before you demolish, the county government or even the national Government has a mechanism to make sure that these people understand what is happening. The best thing is to identify alternative land for them in good time, so that if they are on land meant for a road bypass or road reserve, there is a proper discussion. In the first place, counties do not even allow any construction without approval. At the approval level, you should be able to deny anyone other than approving for them, they build, put huge stock in their businesses and then you demolish. That is how you promote crime in the country, impunity and nastiness within people. Similar to the issue in Isiolo, there is a lot of violence and lawlessness because people are hopeless and they have no way of earning. There is a growing population which needs to be safeguarded. So, let the small business people be protected. That should be the main theme of the country. I thank you. 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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