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    "id": 707541,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/707541/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Wakhungu",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 1889,
        "legal_name": "Chrisantus Wamalwa Wakhungu",
        "slug": "chrisantus-wamalwa-wakhungu"
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I would like to comment on the Petition by Hon. Lessonet on the issue of squatters. Whenever we have issues about squatters in this House, the matter at hand is normally land. One of the responsibilities of the National Land Commission (NLC) is to look at the historical injustices. Some time back, Hon. Wafula, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Saboti, had brought a Petition here pertaining to some squatters but up to date, we have not got any way forward on it. As per our Standing Orders, the relevant Departmental Committee is supposed to bring to this House a report pertaining to that Petition within a period of 60 days. We are aware that some people, particularly in Trans Nzoia, are keen on importing voters from Uganda in the name of squatters. It is important that we also look at the background of those petitions so that we do not allow contestants to bring people from elsewhere for purposes of furthering their own political interests now that we are approaching the 2017 elections. The petitions I am talking about are already before this House. We are calling on the Departmental Committee on Lands to move with speed. I cannot see the Chairman in the House. I see Hon. Sakuda, with all due respect. He is the Vice-Chairman of that Committee, I did not know that. I cannot, however, see Hon. Mwiru, the Chairman. I am happy that you are present and so you can take up the mandate so that you expedite the process. These issues need to be resolved as quickly as possible particularly when it comes to matters affecting Trans Nzioa County. 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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