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    "id": 629250,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/629250/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Njagagua",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 2336,
        "legal_name": "Charles Muriuki Njagagua",
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    "content": "THAT, the land has for a long time been the pillar of economic mainstay of the residents of Ngiiri Market and its environs; THAT, in early 2000, the management of TARDA undertook to cede part of the land to public utilities in Mbeere North Constituency as follows: 160 acres for Ngiiri Complex School, 50 acres for Ngiiri Primary School and an unspecified acreage for public use for Ngiiri Market; THAT, in May, 2015, and in a surprise turn of events, the TARDA Managing Director made a public announcement that the institution would only cede 20 acres to the public for Ngiiri Market and was silent about the 160 acres for Kiambere Complex; THAT, considering that Ngiiri Market has been experiencing huge influx of traders over time, with its current population estimated at over 1,000 residents, the proposed allocation of 20 acres for Ngiiri Market is insufficient and may not accommodate the number of traders and public utilities like a police station and a chief’s office; THAT, the residents are concerned that the uncertainty created by TARDA could create a loophole for selfish individuals to take advantage of the situation and irregularly allocate the land to themselves through unscrupulous and underhand dealings; Therefore, your humble Petitioners pray that the National Assembly, through the Departmental Committee on Lands:- 1. As a matter of urgency investigates the circumstances under which the size of the said land keeps varying, with a view to ascertaining the actual size of land being ceded to Ngiiri Market, Kiambere Complex School and Ngiiri Primary school by TARDA; 2. Liases with the relevant State agencies to stop all land transactions in respect of TARDA land in Mbeere North Constituency until the certainty of the acreage of land promised to the residents of Ngiiri Market and public facilities is safeguarded and transferred to genuine beneficiaries; and, 3. Makes any order and/or directions that it may deem fit in addressing the plight of Ngiiri Market squatters. And your Petitioners will forever pray. Thank you, Hon. Speaker."
}