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    "speaker_name": "Kitui Central, WDM-K",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Makali Mulu",
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        "legal_name": "Benson Makali Mulu",
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    "content": "on the issue of demand and supply, we cannot benefit when global prices go down because they are regulated. This being a stabilization fund, we must be very strict on how the money is used. The other point is the issue of petrol outlets like the petrol stations which are mostly owned by locals, small- scale in nature and employ locals. But looking at what is happening, they are not benefiting from any tax exemption, either VAT or Withholding Tax. It is important for us to go the extra mile and ensure that Kenyans in this sector, to some extent, are given fair treatment. They are not treated like multi-nationals that are importing oil, and in this case, benefiting from economies of scale. Our small-scale petrol stations are just selling to Kenyans. As we look at this Report, this is an area we must look into and ensure that petrol station owners are given fair treatment. Another point is the cost of fuel which is determined through a formula which is very complicated and has a number of valuables. That is why they are talking about weighted cost. You can play around with those valuables to bring down the cost. While the Committee has tried their best to bring the cost down, I want to agree with those saying that Kshs12 per litre drop is not good enough. As a House, we should push that down to around Kshs110 which is about Kshs30 per litre drop as Hon. Duale has said. One of the valuables is called demurrage, which is paying for inefficiency. That is, if an institution is not efficient enough, then Kenyans are being called upon to pay for inefficiency. As representatives of the people, we cannot agree that every Kenya pays for inefficiency of a specific institution. So, this is a matter we will be looking into and one of the areas we will be pushing the percentage to zero or if not so, Kenyans are not ready to pay for inefficiency. With those remarks, I want to thank the Committee. I agree with those who are saying the price of gas should go down. We are all talking about protecting our forests and if we have to do so, we need to ensure gas is affordable so that people do not cut down trees for firewood."
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