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    "id": 1562424,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "West Mugirango, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Stephen Mogaka",
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    "content": "Pursuant to Standing Order 44(2)(c), I rise to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security regarding trespass and failure to enforce court orders on LR No. 8481/1 located in Kasarani Constituency within Nairobi County. Hon. Temporary Speaker, this land parcel is registered under the estate of the late Mrs Peris Wambui Matiru and has been the subject of a long-standing court dispute. In 1996, the High Court issued orders restraining squatters who had occupied that land. On 29th November 2019, the High Court authorised a land surveyor to re-establish the beacons in the disputed land and further authorised that police officers provide protection to the rightful owners. However, the land surveyor was obstructed by the individuals illegally residing on the land when he attempted to execute the court order. The beacons were however re-established on 31st January 2025 and a subsequent beacon certificate issued to the estate of the late Ms Peris Matiru issued on 13th February 2025. Despite the court order, the family has not been able to enjoy peaceful possession of the land, threatening their constitutional right to property under Article 60 of the Constitution. Hon. Temporary Speaker, it is against this background that I request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security on the following— 1. Immediate steps that the Government is putting in place to safeguard the interests of the estate of the late Ms Peris Wambui Matiru and to ensure that the families enjoy peaceful possession of land parcel LR.No.8481/1 (L.R. No.138588) in Kasarani Constituency within Nairobi; 2. The long-term measures that the Government is putting in place to address the rising cases of trespass of land, especially in urban areas where land disputes continue to threaten property rights. In emphasis, with the escalating conflicts in other areas involving land, this should be considered as a very urgent request for response."
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