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    "id": 1527647,
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    "content": "These incidents raise serious concerns about compliance with safe regulations, the effectiveness of regulatory oversight by agencies responsible for gas handling and distribution and the preparedness of emergency response mechanisms. In the Statement, the Committee should- (1) Explain the status of investigations into recent gas explosion incidents, including the findings and measures taken against those found culpable, while also investigating the level of compliance with safe regulations and licensing requirements by gas handling and distribution businesses. (2) Indicate the steps taken by relevant agencies, including the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) and the National Environment Management Agency (NEMA) to prevent illegal gas refilling operations. (3) State any measures being implemented to enhance public awareness on gas safety and improve emergency response mechanisms, outlining the safety measures implemented, specifically in Kisumu County, to mitigate risks associated with gas-related operations. (4) Ascertain the emergency response protocols, routine inspections and other safety measures, and frequency of safety inspections and reviews, particularly if facility is managed by the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) to ensure that the residents of Kisumu County are adequately protected from potential gas-related hazards. (5) Explain measures that the Government has put in place to review and strengthen existing laws and policies governing the storage, transportation and distribution of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) to prevent future tragedies."
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