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    "id": 1564230,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1564230/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Prof) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have four Statements this afternoon. The first Statement is on renewable energy development and equitable access in Kisumu County. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.51 to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Energy on a matter of county-wide concern regarding the status of renewable energy development in Kisumu County and the equitable access to clean, affordable and sustainable energy by households, public institutions and small businesses within Kisumu County. Kenya continues to invest in renewable energy sources such as geothermal, wind and solar as part of its national development and climate response strategies. It is important to assess how such investments translate into equitable access to energy for counties across the country. In this regard, the Committee should address the following- (1) The status of renewable energy projects implemented or planned in Kisumu County, detailing the type of technology, project scale, source of financing and current operational status. (2) The share of national renewable energy funding or incentives allocated to projects in Kisumu County over the past five years. (3) The existing frameworks for collaboration between the Ministry of Energy and the County Government of Kisumu to promote the rollout of off-grid and mini-grid clean energy systems, particularly for public schools, health centres and local markets. (4) The measures in place to enhance access to clean and affordable energy in public institutions, households and small enterprises within the county. (5) The process of leveraging on the national transition to renewable energy to address energy poverty, lower costs of electricity and promote equitable development in the counties with a specific focus on Kisumu County."
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