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    "id": 936163,
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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Halake",
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        "legal_name": "Abshiro Soka Halake",
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    "content": "(b)Statement by Sen. Johnson Sakaja on compensation of Nairobi residents in Mihang`o Ward, Embakasi East Constituency, by the Kenya Power and Lighting Company for the illegal demolition of their houses. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, with regard to Petitions, the Committee has one of the most critical mandates that directly affect the citizens. As a result, 28 Petitions have so far been referred to the Committee. The Committee has so far satisfactorily concluded investigations into 11 of the Petitions and tabled reports in the Senate respectively. The Committee has completed investigations on seven of the Petitions and has embarked on report writing and will be tabling the reports in the Senate, in due course. On the remaining 10 Petitions, the Committee has begun inquiries and is scheduled to meet six Petitioners regarding their Petitions on 20th November, 2019. Mr. Temporary Speaker Sir, in respect to county visits, in the period under review, the Committee undertook a very successful visit to Isiolo County. During the visit, the Committee inquired into the various matters arising from the Petition and Statements referred to it. The Petition was submitted by residents of Ngaremara in Isiolo County, on the alleged illegal encroachment of their community land by the School of Artillery (Kenya Defence Forces); while the Statement requested by Sen. Halake Abshiro was directed to the Committee on 24th September, 2019. The Statement was about an eviction notice served on residents of Isiolo by the Department of Defence to pave way for expansion of the KDF Training Camp in the County. The Committee collated useful views from the public and stakeholders on various matters and the Petition Report indicating the resolutions and way forward for the people of Isiolo would be tabled in the Senate once investigations into the matter are completed by the Committee. The Committee would like to highlight the following areas that will form part of its business for the next quarter - i). Tackling developing concerns in the housing sector which is one of the pillars under the Big Four Agenda. The Committee intends to host a High Level Conference on Affordable Housing with all the 47 CEC’s in charge of housing and the relevant Government implementing agencies in March, 2020. ii). Engage relevant stakeholders on the matter of human-wildlife conflict that has continued to be a challenge. iii). Engage the National Treasury and other stakeholders on the matter of mining royalties and the status of disbursements to communities. Allow me to congratulate the Members of this Committee. We have the largest portfolio and the heaviest workload. You can actually see that from the 28 Petitions that we received in one session. This Committee oversights seven Ministries and that has forced us to sit every single day. A lot of accolades should go to our Chairperson, who actually collapsed while in the line of duty when we were visiting different counties. He is committed and hardworking and we are privileged to have him steer our Committee. We encourage him to continue with the same spirit. We also thank our Vice Chairperson, Sen. Prengei and The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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