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    "id": 450926,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/450926/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Mwaura",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 13129,
        "legal_name": "Isaac Maigua Mwaura",
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    "content": "Thank you hon. Speaker. I was actually number one on the list but I am the last now. Pursuant to Standing Order No.44(2)(c), I wish to request for a statement from the Leader of Majority Party concerning the compensation to individuals whose land has been compulsorily acquired by the Government for the establishment of the Lamu Port-South Sudan- Ethiopia Transport Project. The Lamu Port-South Sudan- Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) Project is a key pillar of Kenya’s Vision 2030. It is aimed at opening up not only our economy, but those of the neighboring countries such as Uganda, South Sudan and Ethiopia, among others. However, the land upon which the development is supposed to take place is in jeopardy. There are over 500 farmers who had released their land to the project but are yet to be compensated. They have, therefore, opted to stay on their land. This has caused difficulties to some contractors who are unable to access the land to continue with their work. Further, this has led to delays in the implementation of the project, which may end up costing more than earlier anticipated. This situation also persists despite the Government having allocated Kshs2 billion per year for the past three years for the exercise. In his statement, the Leader of Majority Party should inquire into and report on:-"
}