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    "id": 1269046,
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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Kisang",
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        "legal_name": "William Kipkemoi Kisang",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am the Vice Chair of the Committee on Energy. I beg to give a Statement for the period commencing 1st April, 2023 to 30th June, 2023. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.56(1)(b) to make a Statement on the activities of the Standing Committee on Energy for the period commencing 1st April, 2023 to 30th June, 2023. During the period under review, the committee had a total of 21 sittings, considered five Statements and has an ongoing inquiry. The committee also considered two legislative proposals. The legislative proposals considered by the committee, include the Local Content Bill, which is before the committee and an amendment to the Energy Act. The Local Content Bill, 2023, aims to create a comprehensive legal framework that will fully enhance local content in Kenya. The amendment to the Energy Act seeks to provide transparency in energy purchasing agreements. That is what we call Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). Regarding Statements pursuant to Standing Order No.53, eight Statements were sought from the committee. The committee considered and concluded four of these Statements. In considering the Statements, the reports and responses received by the committee were shared with the respective Senators and the Statements concluded. The Statements that were concluded include the following: (a) Statement sought by Sen. Osotsi regarding the deal between the Governments of Kenya and Saudi Arabia on the importation of cheaper fuel into the country. (b) Statement sought by Sen. Gataya Mo Fire regarding the connection of electricity in Tharaka Nithi County. (c) Statement sought by Sen. Cherarkey regarding the fuel subsidy programme. (d) Statement sought by Sen. Ogola regarding the faulty transformers in Homa Bay County. Pending Statements are as follows: (a) Statement sought by Sen. Wambua regarding the Last Mile connectivity in public schools. The committee has written to the Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum seeking a response. (b) Statement sought by Sen. Kibwana regarding the proposed energy tariffs applicable from 2022 to 2026. The committee has also written to the Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum and we are awaiting their response. (c) Statement sought by Sen. Munyi Mundigi regarding the national power outage that was there some time back. The committee has also written to the Cabinet Secretary and we are awaiting the responses. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard Services,Senate."
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