{"count":1608389,"next":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=153310","previous":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=153308","results":[{"id":1551282,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1551282/?format=json","text_counter":65,"type":"scene","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"(The Clerk-at-the-Table consulted with the Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri))"},{"id":1551283,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1551283/?format=json","text_counter":66,"type":"other","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"We have 20 minutes to make comments. I restrict it to two minutes for each Member. Proceed, Sen. Esther Okenyuri."},{"id":1551284,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1551284/?format=json","text_counter":67,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Okenyuri","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I support the Statement by Sen. (Prof) Tom Ojienda on outbreak of malaria in Kisumu County. That statement brings our attention to the issue of response to general outbreaks of diseases in this country. It is not only affecting Kisumu County, but many other counties have such challenges like was in the statements sought here some time back by the Senators for Wajir and Mandera counties. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I support the statement by Sen. Cherarkey on the issue of demolition of market stalls of small-scale traders in Nandi County. I have the Street Vendors (Protection) Bill that seeks to protect the livelihoods of such traders. When you destroy property that is owned by these people and they have incurred millions of losses, where do we intend to take those people? Are we giving them alternative sources of income with the current economy that we have? It is very sad that we are experiencing this at this time when we want to protect the livelihoods of small traders who contribute effectively to this economy. It is not just Nandi County, this is a disease affecting the 47 county governments. I would wish that the county government finds amicable ways of dealing with small-scale traders because they are equal shareholders of this country. I thank you."},{"id":1551285,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1551285/?format=json","text_counter":68,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Maanzo","speaker_title":"","speaker":{"id":13589,"legal_name":"Maanzo Daniel Kitonga","slug":"maanzo-daniel-kitonga"},"content":"Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I also rise to support the statement by Sen. Cherarkey. There is a cardinal rule when you want to do demolitions. First, you have to give notice and possibly engage the citizens who are operating those businesses because they have invested. More importantly, before you demolish, the county government or even the national Government has a mechanism to make sure that these people understand what is happening. The best thing is to identify alternative land for them in good time, so that if they are on land meant for a road bypass or road reserve, there is a proper discussion. In the first place, counties do not even allow any construction without approval. At the approval level, you should be able to deny anyone other than approving for them, they build, put huge stock in their businesses and then you demolish. That is how you promote crime in the country, impunity and nastiness within people. Similar to the issue in Isiolo, there is a lot of violence and lawlessness because people are hopeless and they have no way of earning. There is a growing population which needs to be safeguarded. So, let the small business people be protected. That should be the main theme of the country. I thank you. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."},{"id":1551286,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1551286/?format=json","text_counter":69,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Munyi Mundigi","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Asante Bw. Naibu Spika. Naunga mkono taarifa ya Seneta wa Nyeri, Sen. Wamatinga, kuhusu mashamba ya KEVEVAPI. Mimi ni naibu mwenyekiti wa Kamati ya Kilimo na ningeomba Kamati hii ipewe nguvu ya kuangalia vile mambo ya mashamba imeleta shida. Hii shida haipatikani kwa mashamba ya KEVEVAPI pekee, lakini ni Kenya nzima. Wale matajiri ambao wana hela nyingi, wanapopita mahali na waone shamba ya serikali, mtu binafsi ama ya familia ambayo haijiwezi, wanaleta shida. Tume ya National Land Commission (NLC) haifanyi kazi vile inapaswa kufanya. Utapata kwamba kama koti imetoa uamuzi kwamba shamba ni ya KEVEVAPI, unapata NLC ikisema kuwa mambo hayo sio sawa. Unapata kwamba Kenya nzima kuna mvutano wa hapa na pale. Ningeomba tutunge sheria ambayo itahakikisha kwamba mtu yeyote ambaye atavamia mashamba ya serikali, hata kama ametumia pesa zake kufanya hicho kitendo, apelekwe kotini na afungwe maisha. Mambo ya mashamba katika Kenya nzima imeleta shida. Kwa hivyo, naunga mkono huu mjadala kuhusu mashamba ya KEVEVAPI. Kama mnavyojua, KEVEVAPI inahusikana na mambo ya mimea na vitu vingi na huku mashamba yao yanaendelea kuchukuliwa na matajiri. Asante."},{"id":1551287,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1551287/?format=json","text_counter":70,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen Osotsi","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Let me also support the statement by Sen. Cherarkey on demolition of stalls and shops belonging to small traders. This is a very serious issue. I encourage the Committee on Trade and Industrialization not just to look at Nandi County, but also consider all the other 47 counties because this problem is spread in all the 47 counties. We also need to investigate the conflict between the national Government and county governments with regards to issues of markets. We have seen that some of these demolitions are arising because of lack of clear communication between the two levels of government. I remember when the national Government wanted to launch a market at a place called Luanda in Vihiga County, the county government was not aware. They came and just demolished stalls there. Clearly, you could see there was a lack of communication between the two arms of government. As we talk about demolition of stalls, we have a serious issue regarding the management of markets in this country. This Senate should not allow the national Government to take over issues of management of markets in this country. Markets belong to county governments. How did we allow the national Government---"},{"id":1551288,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1551288/?format=json","text_counter":71,"type":"scene","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"(Sen. Osotsi’s microphone was switched off)"},{"id":1551289,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1551289/?format=json","text_counter":72,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Kathuri","speaker_title":"The Deputy Speaker","speaker":{"id":13590,"legal_name":"Murungi Kathuri","slug":"murungi-kathuri"},"content":" Senate Majority Leader, you may proceed."},{"id":1551290,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1551290/?format=json","text_counter":73,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Cheruiyot","speaker_title":"The Senate Majority Leader","speaker":{"id":13165,"legal_name":"Aaron Kipkirui Cheruiyot","slug":"aaron-cheruiyot"},"content":" Sorry, sorry."},{"id":1551291,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1551291/?format=json","text_counter":74,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Kathuri","speaker_title":"The Deputy Speaker","speaker":{"id":13590,"legal_name":"Murungi Kathuri","slug":"murungi-kathuri"},"content":" Sen. Osotsi, next time, do not say, “Give me one minute” because that is what I will do. Proceed, Senate Majority Leader. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."}]}