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    "id": 1598847,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1598847/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Saboti, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Caleb Amisi",
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    "content": " Thank you Hon. Speaker. I rise, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2) (c), to request for a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Lands regarding the delayed compensation to the Sokoni Community Development Organisation Project in Kitale Town for land compulsorily acquired by the Kenya National Highways Authority for the construction of the Kitale-Endebess-Suam (C45) Road Project. Hon. Speaker, on 14th September 2018, the National Land Commission (NLC), vide Kenya Gazette Notice No.9488, gazetted the compulsory acquisition of land parcels belonging to the Sokoni Community Development Organization Project in Kitale Town. That acquisition was referenced in subsequent Gazette Notices No.11106 of 26th October 2018, 8484 of 21st October 2020, and 6376 and 6377 of 21st June 2021, to provide procedural updates to the public and the owners regarding the inspection of plans and dates of notices of hearings for compensation claims by the affected persons. In compliance with those notices, the Sokoni Community Development Organization Project submitted its claim for compensation to the National Lands Commission and on 23rd July 2021, the Commission awarded compensation to the owners amounting to Ksh1,928,792. However, up to date, only Ksh964,398 has been paid and the balance of Ksh964,394 remains unpaid, with no clear communication or commitment from the Commission regarding the expected timeline for completion of the payment. This prolonged delay has caused hardship to the members, who were displaced and whose community operations were disrupted. Article 40(3) of the Constitution provides that if a person should be deprived of property for a public purpose, the Government must make prompt payment in full, of just compensation to the person. Hon. Speaker"
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