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"speaker_name": "Kirinyaga Central, UDA",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Joseph Gitari",
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"content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Energy regarding status of electricity projects in Kirinyaga County. The country has made significant strides in expanding electricity access over the past two decades, with millions of households and businesses connected to power. Despite this progress, various areas in Kirinyaga County continue to face persistent challenges in accessing reliable electricity. The lack of electricity has led to increased insecurity, hindered economic activities, and limited opportunities for businesses and households that depend on electricity daily. This has affected businesses, schools, and health centres. They are unable to operate efficiently due to unreliable power supply. Several follow-up attempts to Kenya Power and the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation ( REREC ) on stalled electricity projects in Kirinyaga Central Constituency have borne no fruit. It is against this background that I request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Energy on the status of the following projects: 1. Kariko and Old Kangaita area projects in Inoi Ward. 2. Kiambungu area project in Mutira Ward. 3. Kwa Makadamia, Kirutira, and Gakarara-Kimeri area projects in Kerugoya Ward. 4. Kiangungu, Kirimunge, Koroma-Gatarwa, Gatuto, and Mukanduini area projects in Kanyekiini Ward. 5. Kiratina New Transformer. Thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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