{"count":1608389,"next":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=157539","previous":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=157537","results":[{"id":1593572,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1593572/?format=json","text_counter":61,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Kiambu, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. John Waithaka","speaker":null,"content":" Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2) (c), I request for a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Sports and Culture regarding sponsorship and nurturing of a top amateur golfer in Kenya, Mr Michael Karanga. Mr Michael Karanga is a 30-year-old amateur golfer who hails from Ndumberi Ward in Kiambu Constituency. He has been playing golf for the past 10 years. Over this period, Mr. Karanga has played in international games and performed exceptionally well, earning the name of ‘Golfer of the Year’ for two years in a row. Last year, he emerged top golfer during the Ghana Opens in Accra. He has also played in many countries, including the United Kingdom, 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":1593573,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1593573/?format=json","text_counter":62,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Kiambu, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. John Waithaka","speaker":null,"content":"Portugal, South Africa, Rwanda, Jordan and Egypt. Currently, he is ranked 76th in the world men’s golf amateur ranking and 4th in Africa. Hon. Speaker, despite that sterling performance and remarkable achievements, the Government is yet to show any commitment in sponsoring him. Golf is an industry and it provides an opportunity for the Government to support an upcoming top golfer. Remarkably, Mr. Karanga is the founder of the Michael Karanga Foundation, which supports and trains over 400 primary and secondary students in public schools through a golf training program. Hon. Speaker"},{"id":1593574,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1593574/?format=json","text_counter":63,"type":"heading","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":","},{"id":1593575,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1593575/?format=json","text_counter":64,"type":"other","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"it is against this background that I request for a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Sports and Culture on the following: 1. Plans that the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports has put in place to sponsor Mr. Michael Karanga, noting that he has consistently performed well and has the potential to represent the country on a global scale. 2. Report by the Ministry on the sports persons currently being sponsored by the Government, including the specific sport they play in and the criteria used by the Government to sponsor sportspersons. 3. The measures that the Ministry has put in place to sponsor sports persons who have shown promise in their various categories. Thank you, Hon. Speaker."},{"id":1593576,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1593576/?format=json","text_counter":65,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Speaker","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Thank you, Hon. Waithaka. Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Sports and Culture, Hon. Dan Wanyama, when can you bring a response?"},{"id":1593577,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1593577/?format=json","text_counter":66,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Webuye West, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Daniel Wanyama","speaker":null,"content":" Hon. Speaker, I can give a response in two weeks’ time."},{"id":1593578,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1593578/?format=json","text_counter":67,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Speaker","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Hon. Caleb Amisi, I am sorry I skipped your request for statement and went to the next one. I had not noticed your presence and thought you were not here."},{"id":1593579,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1593579/?format=json","text_counter":68,"type":"heading","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"DELAYED COMPENSATION TO SOKONI COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT"},{"id":1593580,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1593580/?format=json","text_counter":69,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Saboti, ODM","speaker_title":"Hon. Caleb Amisi","speaker":null,"content":" Thank you Hon. Speaker. I rise, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2) (c), to request for a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Lands regarding the delayed compensation to the Sokoni Community Development Organisation Project in Kitale Town for land compulsorily acquired by the Kenya National Highways Authority for the construction of the Kitale-Endebess-Suam (C45) Road Project. Hon. Speaker, on 14th September 2018, the National Land Commission (NLC), vide Kenya Gazette Notice No.9488, gazetted the compulsory acquisition of land parcels belonging to the Sokoni Community Development Organization Project in Kitale Town. That acquisition was referenced in subsequent Gazette Notices No.11106 of 26th October 2018, 8484 of 21st October 2020, and 6376 and 6377 of 21st June 2021, to provide procedural updates to the public and the owners regarding the inspection of plans and dates of notices of hearings for compensation claims by the affected persons. In compliance with those notices, the Sokoni Community Development Organization Project submitted its claim for compensation to the National Lands Commission and on 23rd July 2021, the Commission awarded compensation to the owners amounting to Ksh1,928,792. However, up to date, only Ksh964,398 has been paid and the balance of Ksh964,394 remains unpaid, with no clear communication or commitment from the Commission regarding the expected timeline for completion of the payment. This prolonged delay has caused hardship to the members, who were displaced and whose community operations were disrupted. Article 40(3) of the Constitution provides that if a person should be deprived of property for a public purpose, the Government must make prompt payment in full, of just compensation to the person. Hon. Speaker"},{"id":1593581,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1593581/?format=json","text_counter":70,"type":"heading","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":","}]}