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    "id": 1549657,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1549657/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cheruiyot",
    "speaker_title": "The Senate Majority Leader",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 13165,
        "legal_name": "Aaron Kipkirui Cheruiyot",
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    "content": "Secondly, on the matter of EPRA, it has become increasingly evident that where responsibilities are shared between EPRA and county governments, there must be strict adherence to the licensing requirements outlined in the Petroleum Act. The Committee observed the need for a comprehensive review and regular updates of the licensing processes to enhance transparency, efficiency and compliance. Unfortunately, in this country, when Parliament enacts laws on licensing procedures, the monitoring units - whether within county governments or institutions like EPRA - often view these processes as opportunities for financial exploitation, treating them as cash cows. I would not be surprised if, on multiple occasions, EPRA officers visited this institution and chose to look the other way, allowing such a tragic incident to occur. It is important to investigate this matter further. I wonder whether it was pursued adequately. The Director General of EPRA, Mr. Daniel Kiptoo, should be asked to provide clarity on this issue. I believe EPRA has divided the country into zones, with specific officers assigned to oversee each zone. It would be important for Mr. Kiptoo to identify which of his officers slept on the job."
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