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    "id": 1480841,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1480841/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Lomenen",
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        "legal_name": "James Lomenen Ekomwa",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Energy on persistent power blackouts and electricity rationing in Lodwar and other major towns in Turkana County. Despite being home to the Turkwel Gorge Hydroelectric Power Station, which generates 106 megawatts of electricity, major towns in Turkana County remain unconnected to the national grid and continue to rely on diesel generators for power. Just last week, two key diesel generators failed in Lodwar Town, leading to severe electricity rationing with residents now receiving power for only four hours a day. This has crippled businesses, forced Government offices and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) to cease operations and caused widespread disruption of businesses. Towns like Lokitaung have been without power for months with no solution in sight, while Lokori and Lokichogio face similar challenges. The economic impact is devastating and essential services such as healthcare and education have been severely affected."
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