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    "id": 306610,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "48 Tuesday, 21st August, 2012 Eng. Maina",
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    "content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I stand to support the Commission. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to make some observations. This Commission has very heavy noble tasks for our country. We have reached a point in this country where sometimes the holding of a title deed becomes a piece of paper. If this country will be a country that is law abiding, the beginning is where a title deed becomes a trusted document that a citizen can hold and become a valid document, anywhere in the country. This Commission has that responsibility to ensure that, that is understood by all the citizens. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we have the issue of the IDPs in this country. When we stand here to talk about historical injustice, I am actually wondering which bigger historical injustice is there than a person who owned land which he paid for, but he is no longer staying on it. We have witnessed these people forcefully removed from their land. Some of them know where their land is, but yet they cannot be allowed to access it. Unless we settle them on their land, this will be an exercise in futility. We, as leaders, have a duty to preach to our people about the issue of sovereignty and unity in this country. I hope this Commission will be able to drive that point home. Otherwise, if they cannot achieve what they are supposed to achieve; they should actually be the first ones to resign because we expect them to carry a heavy responsibility. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, truly, the Maa community has made its point. They at one time owned a big part of Kenya. After setting up this Commission, we must look at how they are represented and have their voice heard. Otherwise, we are starting with a setback. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the other thing----"
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