{"id":1124655,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1124655/?format=json","text_counter":205,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. (Eng.) Maina","speaker_title":"","speaker":{"id":75,"legal_name":"Ephraim Mwangi Maina","slug":"ephraim-maina"},"content":"Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.51 to make a Statement on the Activities of the Standing Committee on Energy in the last quarter from 20th July to 16th November, 2021. I start by noting that during the period under review, the Committee lost our dedicated Vice-Chairperson, Sen. Prengei. He was a nice person to work with. May his soul rest in peace. I also take this opportunity to welcome Sen. A. Haji who has joined our Committee. I report here that Sen. A. Haji was duly elected as our Vice-Chairperson this morning. He is very welcome. Madam Deputy Speaker, during the period under review, the Committee held a total of 10 sittings, handled six statements and also finalized on one Petition. With regard to statements, pursuant to Standing Order No.48(1), Sen. (Eng.) Hargura requested for a Statement from the Committee regarding establishment of off-grid energy facilities in Marsabit County."}