{"count":1608389,"next":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=137582","previous":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=137580","results":[{"id":1392221,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1392221/?format=json","text_counter":133,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Emurua Dikirr, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Johana Kipyegon","speaker":null,"content":" Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I also appreciate that the Bill which had gone to the Senate has come back with amendments. I support it. As the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Housing, I want to express my appreciation for the Senate's efforts in enriching the Bill, even though they mainly focused on the counties. The passage of this Bill will help to address all the issues that have been raised by members of this House and the public. The proposals put forward by the Senate demonstrate our shared responsibility towards providing affordable housing to Kenyans. A Member has touched on the NCA which falls under public works. The State Department of Public Works has been building Government houses. The NCA is majorly in this Bill as an inspectorate and quality assurance authority in the building of these houses. We have all gone through this Bill either in the First Reading, Second Reading and now the Senate. Everybody is asking for the proper implementation of this programme. After this Bill is passed, the implementation will lie on the Executive to ensure that they deliver on the promises they made to the people. I wish to support and urge Members to support this Bill. As the Chairperson of the Housing Committee, I wish to state that we support all the amendments proposed by the Senate. We are in total agreement. I thank you."},{"id":1392222,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1392222/?format=json","text_counter":134,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Deputy Speaker","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Hon. Members, I wish to recognise the presence of the following schools in the Speaker’s Gallery: 1. Nguuni Boys Secondary School from Mwingi Central Constituency in Kitui County The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor"},{"id":1392223,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1392223/?format=json","text_counter":135,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Deputy Speaker","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"2. The University of Nairobi from Starehe Constituency in Nairobi County 3. St. Angela’s Girls Karura from Kiambaa Constituency, Kiambu County Also seated in the Public Gallery are: 1. Masumba High School from Kibwezi West Constituency, Makueni County 2. Manthi Junior School from Imenti Central Constituency, Meru County 3. Baitigitu Junior School from Imenti South Constituency, Meru County 4. St. Lukes Yatta Boys School from Kitui Rural Constituency, Kitui County On behalf of the Members of the National Assembly and myself, we welcome you to the National Assembly. Next is Hon. George Murugara"},{"id":1392224,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1392224/?format=json","text_counter":136,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Tharaka, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. George Murugara","speaker":null,"content":" Thank you very much, Hon. Deputy Speaker. As I support the Motion, it is important that I make a few clarifications. A member has suggested that the amendments made by the Senate cannot be reintroduced for six months as it would be considered a rejection by Parliament. However, this is not entirely accurate. The six-month rule applies only to motions passed or rejected in the House. Some of the observations we had which the Senate did not agree with can come through a Finance Bill and be effected that way. We have done intensive public participation in respect to housing. While there may be one or two issues that may arise, the position remains that Kenyans are eager to see the housing policy implemented. It is important that we involve county governments. This is why we agree with the proposals by the Senate, that there will be a committee of county governments that is supposed to oversee the construction of these houses. There is mention of the fact that there may be land problems especially where these houses will be built. We all know exactly what happens when there is a land dispute. No land is being acquired compulsorily. If there is any compulsory acquisition, the law is clear on how this is done. Those affected are adequately compensated. Therefore, what we are debating today is proper. We should move on to the Committee of the whole House so that we can pass the proposed amendments or reject them. Hon. Deputy Speaker, I support."},{"id":1392225,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1392225/?format=json","text_counter":137,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Baringo North, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Joseph Makilap","speaker":null,"content":" On a point of order, Hon. Deputy Speaker."},{"id":1392226,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1392226/?format=json","text_counter":138,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Deputy Speaker","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"What is your point of order, Hon. Makilap?"},{"id":1392227,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1392227/?format=json","text_counter":139,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Baringo North, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Joseph Makilap","speaker":null,"content":" I rise under Standing Order 95. We had an opportunity to discuss this Bill, and it is now a good opportunity for us to call upon the Mover to reply."},{"id":1392228,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1392228/?format=json","text_counter":140,"type":"scene","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"(Loud consultations)"},{"id":1392229,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1392229/?format=json","text_counter":141,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Deputy Speaker","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"How many are in favour of putting the question?"},{"id":1392230,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1392230/?format=json","text_counter":142,"type":"scene","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"(Loud consultations)"}]}