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    "id": 771180,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/771180/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Mutunga",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 13495,
        "legal_name": "John Kanyuithia Mutunga",
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    "content": "This Bill comes up in support of or soon after we have passed a policy on land use. The policy on land use recognises investment, assignment value and also the need to place penalties on land use that is not properly taken care of. I come from the background that our land is diminishing - especially the potential land in this country. We have cities and towns growing towards the agricultural land. At some point in time, we might not have agricultural land in this country if we look at land on face value. This Bill comes in to occasion the need for us to look at land and even designate land for agriculture, industrial development, urban development, infrastructure and others so that we have growth that is coordinated and organised. In most of the developed countries, planning is done even before investments take place. The infrastructural placement is already done so that those who want to invest in a given area can do so without a problem. As we plan for the land, we will have to be sure that in 20, 30, 50 or 100 years to come, we will be able to apportion land for industrial development, agricultural development and so on. I support this Bill because it captures the spirit of the national Government and the county governments and clearly designates the roles. I refer to Part II, especially Clause 6 which provides for the functions of the National Physical Planning Consultative Forum. I am happy because it is a forum and not necessarily a board. This forum could have been better enhanced if it had also been given an oversight role for purposes of overseeing the implementation of plans and strategies that the country or the national level comes up with. I support this Bill because it brings about resolution of conflict between different municipalities, counties and the possibility that counties will sit together and agree on the planning across the country. I support the Bill."
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