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    "id": 1562470,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kisii County, WDM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Dorice Donya",
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    "content": " Hon. Temporary Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I rise to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Co-operatives regarding the plight of retired teachers who founded Gusii Mwalimu Investment Company Limited (GUMICO). In 1974, these teachers contributed diligently, each offering Ksh20 a month, to establish GUMICO. By 1982, the company had been officially incorporated. Through their collective savings, they acquired four prime plots in Kisii Town, upon which they constructed Gusii Mwalimu House and Mwalimu International Hotel. Further, through a loan facility from Kenindia Assurance Company Limited, they procured 26,000 acres of land in Rumuruti, Laikipia County, with the vision of sub-dividing these among themselves for personal development. Despite their hard work and sacrifice, financial mismanagement, irregular dealings and alleged fraudulent activities led to the unauthorised take-over of GUMICO’s assets. It is reported that in 1990, the Gusii Mwalimu SACCO – which was originally a tenant in one of GUMICO’s properties – unilaterally assumed control over the company’s operations. By 1999, the company had been dissolved under circumstances that the original members vehemently disputed, citing irregular liquidation proceedings and lack of proper consultations or authorisation. The teachers, now elderly and many ailing, have engaged in a protracted struggle for justice now spanning for decades. Despite having contributed over Ksh5 million towards legal processes, their petitions have been dismissed by the High Court and the Court of Appeal on grounds of being time-barred. They have since escalated the matter to the East African Court of Justice seeking regional intervention to no avail. The retirees have resorted to peaceful monthly demonstrations outside the Gusii Mwalimu SACCO premises seeking Government intervention and public support. Regrettably, their appeals to successive Government administrations, including the current leadership, have yet to bear fruit. It is against this background that I request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives on the following: The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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