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    "content": "(e) That, a number of issues have since arisen with regard to the said compensation, namely: (i) delayed compensation, where contrary to Sections 115 and 125 of the Land Act, owners of the said parcels of land are yet to be compensated, eight months since the award letters were issued by the National Land Commission; (ii) unexplained undervaluation of certain parcels of land; (iii) phased compensation for the compulsorily acquired parcels of land, contrary to Section 125 of the Land Act, which required prompt and full payment in all cases of compulsory acquisition; (iv) illegal compensation, where persons unlawfully occupying Government land have been prioritized for compensation, and; (v) payment of too low disturbance allowance to the affected owners, equivalent to 15 per cent of the assessed value of the land. The Petitioners, therefore, pray that the Senate urgently investigates this matter and takes appropriate action thereon, including- (a) Compelling the National Land Commission to avail the original award letters in respect of all affected land owners, for purposes of authentication; (b) Ensuring that the genuine land owners are compensated promptly; (c) Recommending that the proposed construction of the Eldoret Bypass Project is halted until all the affected land owners have been compensated in full, and; (e) Ensuring that intended compensation of persons unlawfully occupying Government land is stopped forthwith. Hon. Senators, pursuant to Standing Order No.231, I shall now allow comments, observations or clarifications in relation to the Petition for not more than 30 minutes. Proceed, Sen. Olekina."
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