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    "id": 769444,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/769444/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Amin",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 13398,
        "legal_name": "Amin Deddy Mohamed Ali",
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    "content": "Finally, I wish to make certain contributions regarding the Bill. This Bill is very critical in terms of the current situation in the region and the country as a whole in terms of development in real estate. Building surveyor is a very critical component of any building that is going to be constructed. Real estate is a growing industry. There is need to have a corrective measure, check and balance and to see who should oversee building surveys and structures that are coming up and their construction. So, the institution can critically make this board a very viable project for all the Members. It is very critical and good for the people of this country and all the people who are interested in construction. This will entail a board that will oversee and register surveyors and particularly building surveyors. That will see the construction of various items and growth in the building industry. So, the names and roles of these professionals would appear in the category as registered members of the society and members of the registered building associations. It would be key in controlling check and balances in terms of their performance and in terms of their skills, so that they can remain accountable to land owners and building users. For now, what is happening in the country is that high rise buildings are coming up without proper checks. There are incidences of buildings encroaching into the riparian areas without control. There are incidences of buildings encroaching into public utilities and public roads. Generally, the fact that we will have a body to regulate the performance of these professionals, these things will be things of the past. We are going to establish a board whose membership is categorized and their names and qualifications provided, it will be easy to identify the qualifications of the professionals, experience and how long have they served in the industry. These are critical concerns that should be indicated as we establish the board. We will be able to regulate the performance of building surveyors. Without it, it would be difficult. It is quite possible for an engineer who has just qualified from the university without a background qualification or experience to be put in such a role. Generally, it is my feeling that in the future amendments, certain categories in terms of experiences should be provided. There are counties that do not have building surveyors. In the entire northern Kenya region, there are no private entrepreneurs who are providing building surveys. So, it is difficult to ascertain who is can do what. I have encountered repeated cases of conflict of land and who is constructing what. So, generally, it is my feeling that all buildings that are coming up either in the city or in the respective counties should be subjected to authorisation from the board. Those who will undertake construction should get a clear permission from the board. So, this board, in its formation is a critical component of the industry that is likely to grow over the years. It is my feeling that we need to support this Bill, have a role of surveyors and an institution that is self- sustaining. However, one thing I am sure of is that there should be specific functions of this board. It can generate small income, be self-regulating and not require much expenditure from the Exchequer. So, it is my feeling that this Bill should be supported by every person who has an interest in this nation. I suggest that it is going to be a self-sustaining board. Thank you."
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