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    "id": 363433,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Lempurkel",
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        "legal_name": "Mathew Lekidime Lempurkel",
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    "content": "On a point of order, hon. Speaker, Sir. Pursuant to the Standing Order 44 (2)(c) I wish to request a statement from the Chairman of the Committee on Lands regarding the Lekiji community in Laikipia North comprising of 400 families that are currently facing an eviction. The said community has lived for over 55years on the said land. The community has even established a primary school with over 300 pupils who have participated in national examinations for the last ten years. However, a white family is now set to evict this community and take over the said land, citing ownership. The community has faced multiple evictions over the last ten years. A person was killed during an eviction exercise two years ago. The matter is currently in court but the families are in a vulnerable situation. There is need for urgent Government action. We also have some communities living at a place called Ereri Makandura, who are also threatened with eviction. Therefore, the Government has to take action. I would like the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Lands to clarify what action the Government is taking to urgently resolve the matter. Thank you, hon. Speaker, Sir."
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