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    "id": 1550827,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1550827/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Funyula, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Pursuant to Standing Order 44(2)(c), I rise to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Energy regarding the operations of Kudura Power East Africa in western Kenya. It is a Kenyan enterprise specialising in development and operation of renewable energy mini-grid in western Kenya. Its primary focus is providing live and affordable electricity and clean power to rural communities. However, despite such a commendable initiative, residents of Sidonge A, Diraho, Rukada, Mahurisi, Mudoriko, Wiri A and Wiri B, Namagumba, Mugonga and Muhondo in Funyula Constituency have raised concerns on the contributions of the project to enhancing growth in the local communities. It is observed that the power supplied by Kudura is unreliable during rainy seasons and insufficient for heavy-duty appliances. In addition, a tariff of Ksh83.33 charged per unit is significantly high compared to the rate of Ksh25 per unit charged by Kenya Power. Sadly, Kudura has barred residents connected to their power supply from subscribing to alternative power providers to meet their electricity needs. It is against this background that I request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Energy on the following: 1. A report on the regulatory framework under which Kudura Power is operating, generating and supplying power in western Kenya. 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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