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    "id": 1158197,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Kang’ata",
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    "content": "Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I beg to move- THAT the House do now adjourn to discuss the fuel shortage crisis in the Republic of Kenya. Madam Temporary Speaker, Kenya for the last one week has experienced acute fuel shortage. We have watched on television, read and seen photographs on mainstream newspapers showing hundreds of Kenyans queuing in various petrol stations. At one moment, many thought that this has something to do with the current war between Russia and Ukraine. However, we now know that it is a crisis that only afflicts Kenya. No wonder, people of Busia and other border towns are going to seek fuel in neighbouring countries, especially Uganda. Kenya is a net importer of fuel. We have made efforts to invest in oil rigs in Turkana, but we continue to import fuel. Based on that fact, we wonder why the Government of Kenya failed to ensure we have enough products in the country to avoid this shortage. My attention has been drawn to an official statement from the relevant governmental authority. To the extent, they are admitting that we have enough fuel. Therefore, the long lines of Kenyans queuing in various petrol stations should not occur. As per various reports published in various media stations, the fuel shortage has been occasioned by the Government’s failure to pay subsidy to the oil marketers. I am aware of a Government subsidy programme---"
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