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    "id": 1124657,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Eng.) Maina",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Ephraim Mwangi Maina",
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    "content": "The Ministry of Energy provided a response which was shared with the Senator. In their response, the Ministry of Energy indicated that part of the strategies being employed to ensure electricity access in all areas include grid expansion, grid densification, grid intensification, solar energy system and solar stand-alone systems. Madam Deputy Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order No.48(1), Sen. Pareno sought a Statement from the Committee regarding the KenGen Wind Power Project in Ngong Hills. The Ministry of Energy provided a response, which was shared with the Senator. In their response, the Ministry indicated that KenGen sets aside funds for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects aimed at improving the living standards of communities that host installations. This is done through employment opportunities, education scholarships, environmental conservation, water, COVID-19 response and health. We believe these things have been done. The Senator has not raised any issue with us. Madam Deputy Speaker, Sen. Ledama Olekina sought a Statement from the Committee regarding the financial status of the National Oil Corporation of Kenya (NOCK). The Ministry of Petroleum and Mining provided a response and we discussed with Sen. Olekina because he is a Member of this Committee. We are still pursuing the matter with the Senator. The Committee will fully cooperate so that this important and strategic parastatal is taken care of. Madam Deputy Speaker, under Standing Order No.48(1) and on 7th September 2021, Sen. Samson Cherargei sought a Statement from the Committee regarding malpractices by players in the energy sector, including suppliers of liquefied gas. The Committee has written to the Ministry of Petroleum and Mining and is awaiting response from the said Ministry. Once again, Sen. Cherargei sought a Statement from the Committee regarding fuel price increases by the Government as announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). Following deliberations by Senators, you directed that the Committee invites both Cabinet Secretaries for Petroleum and Mining, and Energy for a meeting on 21st September, 2021. The Committee invited both CS, but they both sent apologies and failed to appear. Madam Deputy Speaker, this matter was taken seriously by this House and it resulted in a censure Motion passed on both CSs. The Committee met with the Cabinet Secretary for Petroleum and Mining on 4th October, 2021. Sen. Cherargei was present in the meeting and was provided with a response from the Ministry of Petroleum and Mining. We assume the Senator is now satisfied with that response. Madam Deputy Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order No.48(1), Sen. Cherargei sought a Statement from the Committee regarding the power purchase agreements between Kenya Power and Independent Power Producers. The Committee has written to the Ministry of Energy and is awaiting a response from the Ministry. Madam Deputy Speaker, the Committee is currently finalizing the Petition submitted by Mr. John Kimeu Mukai regarding restoration, remediation and reinstatement of the residents of Thange River Basin and the effects on the environment and the people in that area due to an oil spill which happened on 12th May, 2015."
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