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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Endebess, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose",
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    "content": " Hon. Deputy Speaker, with Safaricom PLC being the lead bidder in the consortium, its roles involve overseeing the entire project, ensuring that all consortium partners are fair to their contract terms and deliver their respective components as per the agreed scope. Safaricom PLC was approached as a strategic partner owing to its strong capacity to manage and coordinate the project effectively. It is the largest telecommunication company in Kenya, and one of the most advanced in East Africa. It has major technological advantages, particularly its extensive 5G network which currently reaches 77 per cent of the Kenyan population. In addition, its network covers over 99 per cent of the country, providing connectivity in remote areas. These factors make it the most suitable partner for a large-scale project that requires robust and reliable digital infrastructure. Konvergenz Network Solutions Limited, founded in Canada, is a leading digital transformation, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) company with its headquarters in Nairobi. It established operations in Kenya in 2014, when it was incorporated on 2nd April 2014. From its profile, it has presence across East Africa in seven countries including Rwanda, Zambia and Uganda. It specialises in cyber recovery solutions, identity security management, analytics and data modelling, Internet of Things (IoT), enterprise system integration, integrated physical security and enterprise collaboration, and customer engagement. On the other hand, Apeiro Limited is a private company limited by shares. It was incorporated in Abu Dhabi global market on 11th July 2023. Its business activities are computer programming activities, treasury financial systems and applications development, call centres The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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