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    "id": 991332,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/991332/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kikuyu, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Anthony Kimani Ichung'Wah",
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    "content": "Hon. Speaker, we are not just being embarrassed as parents, but we look irresponsible as leaders. It is high time this House acted as representatives of the people. We are not a Parliament that is here to apologise on behalf of the Government. We are here to oversee Government and ensure that it delivers on its mandate. Hon. Speaker, allow me to express my disgust with the actions that we saw the other night in Kariobangi South. It is not only inhuman, but painful to see old grannies and young children sleeping out in the cold at a time when we are talking about social distancing. We know many of us here live in big houses. Whether those people live in mabati houses or on sewer lines, it must be a moment of introspection for us as leaders. When the Government evicted people in Mau Forest, we were told that they were safeguarding the water towers. We were told that the title deeds held by the residents in that area were worthless. Hon. Junet, there will come a time in this country when Government operatives will come and tell you that the title deed for the house you live in, be it in Karen or Lavington, is a worthless piece of paper. It happened in Mau Forest, it is happening in Kariobangi along the sewer lines. It will happen anywhere in this country. We must protect the sanctity of title deeds."
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