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    "id": 641722,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Ogolla",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Gideon Ochanda Ogolla",
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I want to support this Bill largely on three main things. One is to the extent to which it removes what we used to call local authorities out of land issues and tries to correct many things that were in the hands of local authorities before. I also support it to the extent at which it talks about issues of settlements and evictions. However, I also have three other areas which I have issues with, particularly the contradictions under Clause 159 in relation to the Constitution. Another issue is on the control of land. Largely, issues related to exemptions. The Bill has done very well in terms of clearing out the baggage of what we used to have as local authorities. In particular, Clause 48 is very clear. One thing that used to happen that the clause has cleared is exactly how land used to turn from a freehold title to a leasehold title. A lot of this used to happen. I do not know whether we have any Member of Parliament from Kuria. At one time, the entire Kuria was declared Kehancha Municipality. This meant the titles changed from freehold to leasehold. This happened in many other townships and municipalities. The geography used to change from time to time. With the changes, it meant change of leasehold arrangements. The same thing also happened in Nakuru. This legislation has done very well. When we have situations like the one under Section 48, it is important that due regard is given before those changes are done. For an interest to be changed from leasehold to freehold there has to be very clear issue of surrender and a clear indication that the interest indicates that they are in agreement. Before, this happened by mere virtue of a presidential decree. To that extent, the Bill has done very well. It also does well in terms of settlements. However, I want to embrace this with some element of caution. It has gone to the extent of setting up a Settlement Fund. It is good that some The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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