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    "id": 553073,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/553073/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Mungai",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "James Kiarie Mungai",
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    "content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is Standing Order No.45. It also touches on our Constitution, under Article 40 (2) (b). As the House is aware, there have been skirmishes in my county, in the south of Lake Naivasha which have led to destruction of property. This morning, the road to the south of the lake and to most flower farms was closed. The Maai Mahiu Road was also closed by residents who are annoyed due to the fact that a corridor leading to Lake Naivasha has been closed by a private developer. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, this is not the first time that this is happening. Within that area, there have even been deaths that are associated with this problem. Lake Naivasha hosts a lot of floricultural companies that bring a lot of money to our country in terms of foreign exchange. So, the disruptions yesterday and this morning have cost our economy immensely. In this matter, the police have been used to suppress the local people who have a right under the Constitution to access the lake. If this matter is not addressed, it can spill over and lead to serious disruption of activities in Naivasha and the surrounding shopping centres. I would like to urge the Government to realize that the sovereignty of this country lies with the people of Kenya. When the citizens feel that they are being alienated from their rights, the Government’s popularity becomes dented. It is, therefore, important that The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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