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    "id": 1556825,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1556825/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Laisamis, UDM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Joseph Lekuton",
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    "content": " Hon. Speaker, Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I rise to request a statement from the Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Energy regarding the proposed Kenya Electricity Generating Plant (KenGen) Project in Loiyangalani Mount Kulal Ward in Laisamis Constituency. Hon. Speaker, KenGen plans to develop Kenya's second-largest wind power plant in Loiyangalani, Mount Kulal Ward, in Laisamis Constituency, with an initial capacity of 200 MW. This is part of the country's drive to achieve a fully green national grid by 2030. KenGen has been undertaking public participation with the local communities over the multi-billion dollar plant, whose construction is expected to commence in 2026. However, the residents of Loiyangalani, Mount Kulal Ward, and Laisamis at large, who will be impacted by this significant energy initiative, are concerned about the lack of transparency and accountability exhibited by KenGen in addressing their concerns. As their servant, the community is concerned about the potential diversion of infrastructure improvements, particularly in the construction of roads leading to the wind power project site in Loiyangalani Mount Kulal Ward and the surrounding areas of Laisamis Constituency. The residents have a rightful and legitimate expectation of being the primary beneficiaries of the infrastructural development stemming from the KenGen wind power project located within their community, hence demanding that the road traverse Laisamis Constituency. Access to an improved road will not only facilitate the project but also open up the entire constituency for broader development opportunities. This situation calls for assurances that the community's rights will be safeguarded. Hon. Speaker, it is against this backdrop that I request a statement from the Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Energy on the following: 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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