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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, my last Statement is on the persistent power outages across the country. I rise, pursuant to Standing Order No.53, to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee of Energy, chaired by Sen. (Dr.) Oburu, on a matter of national concern namely; the persistent power outages that occur across the country during the rainy season - and we have them here - and the continued failure by Kenya Power to develop and implement resilient weatherproof energy infrastructure. Mr. Speaker, Sir, seasonal rains routinely trigger nationwide blackouts lasting hours or even days, exposing critical failures in the Kenya Power infrastructure. These outages endanger lives, especially rural hospitals, lacking reliable backup and result in substantial economic damage to households, small and micro enterprises, educational institutions, and industries. Far from being isolated incidents, the frequent blackouts highlight systemic grid weaknesses and more troubling, Kenya Power’s chronic lack of preparedness for predictable annual events. In the Statement, the Committee should address the following- (1) The root causes of Kenya Power’s continued nationwide failure to maintain stable electricity during rainy season and provide a region-by-region analysis of the most affected areas. (2) The level of preparedness by Kenya Power to manage power distribution during predictable rainy seasons, including existing preventive strategies, infrastructure audits, and disaster response protocols. (3) The human cost of power outages, particularly in hospitals and public health institutions, by assessing fatalities, patient harm and the adequacy of emergency backup systems. (4) Establish whether Kenya Power has developed or intends to implement any long-term weather-resilient infrastructure or modernisation initiatives, including clear timelines for execution in high-risk zones. (5) Policy measures, including the creation of a compensation framework for consumers who incur economic loss or damage due to preventable service disruptions. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir."
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