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    "id": 521102,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Kemei",
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        "legal_name": "Justice Kipsang Kemei",
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    "content": "The third issue I want to raise is that, at the moment, there is prospecting for oil in that belt. If we were to privatize Muhoroni Sugar Company and let the land go to the private sector, the inhabitants of that area will lose a lot. In the event that there is oil, and we sell the company at the stated value, the likelihood is that the people of my constituency and, indeed, the people of Mohoroni Constituency, who are represented by hon. Oyoo, will be losers at the end of the day. Finally, so that I can let my colleagues speak on this matter, the people of my constituency have, in no uncertain terms, told me that if Muhoroni Sugar Company is going to be privatized, the land on which that company sits should revert back to the Government so that it can take the decision of giving it back to the people to use it for purposes of their choice. They have told me in no uncertain terms that, for example, if it was to go to tobacco production, they are not interested. Also, if we left it to private hands, there is the likelihood that it will be used for tobacco production. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, those are the fundamental issues I am saying should be considered by the Committee responsible for privatization. I have a petition being processed by the Office of the Speaker on those issues. I cannot support privatization if the issue of land is not adequately considered, with the interest of the people of Sigowet/Soin Constituency and Muhoroni Constituency, in mind. Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker."
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