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    "id": 1062261,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1062261/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Olekina",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 407,
        "legal_name": "Ledama Olekina",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I thank you. I rise to make a few comments on the Statement on the rise of the cost of energy in this country. Let me thank Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. for bringing this matter. I am speaking as a Member of the Energy Committee. Last year when we were dealing with the issue of passing the Petroleum Act, there were several pieces of taxes which had been proposed that we tried to stop. I know we will deal with this matter in detail, but since this is something which is out in the public, it is important to be candid to Kenyans, to share with them the reason the cost of petroleum is going high. I will not be doing my job as a Member of the Energy Committee if I do not take this opportunity. I am grateful that my colleague has raised this matter. It is important for Kenyans to know that the reason fuel prices are going high is because of the current situation of the economy in the country. We cannot control the Dollar, the exchange rate or the taxes that the Parliament of Kenya; both the Senate and the National Assembly, approved that all the fuel which is coming to this country to be charged. I do not know how we will give a different answer. I do not intend to respond 100 per cent to the query that has been sought by my colleague. I am concerned---"
}