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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Orengo",
    "speaker_title": "The Minister for Lands",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Aggrey James Orengo",
        "slug": "james-orengo"
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    "content": " Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to commend those who have contributed to this Bill, more importantly, hon. Kimunya who seconded it. He was talking from a position of experience. He was in that Ministry when some of the changes that are being addressed by this Bill, particularly, The National Land Commission Bill, were initiated and triggered through various commissions such as the Ndung’u Land Commission. I also commend hon. Karua. I think the suggestions she made are quite in order. I think when we get to the Third Reading, a lot of what she suggested concerning one or two provisions will be brought on board. I like particularly what she said about creating offences under Clause 34 that would capture the conduct and activities of those in The National Land Commission. It is tough and indeed the Commissioners themselves if they engaged in any malpractice of something that amounts to an offence under Clause 34 they will attract the same kind of punishment. That is captured in Clause 34 as it exists now. Probably the punishment could be even stiffer in regard to those working for the Commission. I also commend Mr. Nderitu Muriithi and Mr. M. Kilonzo who has been on this since the beginning for years ago. I also commend Mr. Njuguna who always seems to have something to say on any matter before the House. He has always something to say about something on any matter before this House. I commend his industry and energy. Again, if you look at the Bill properly you will find that the Committee can form ad hoc committees. There are provisions enabling the Commission to establish committees to assist in its work. There are other people who may want to participate in the spirit of the Constitution. Article 10 can find entry points through those provisions. Mr. Mudavadi, whom I think is the father of devolution in this country, again, I welcome his comments."
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