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    "id": 209791,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/209791/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Kiunjuri",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 175,
        "legal_name": "Festus Mwangi Kiunjuri",
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    "content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) spends about Kshs200,000 to connect one individual. So, when we put it at Kshs32,000 it shows you that we have completely subsidised the cost. However, we also presented a proposal, and it was approved by the Ministry, where one can pay in instalments. For example, instead of paying Kshs32,000 one can pay Kshs10,000 and we spread the rest of the payment over one or two years. However, when we brought the Energy Bill here, this same House amended, I think Clause 32 - I will check to see the correct Clause - and made it impossible for us to do so. By enacting that Clause, it meant that if we connect you today, and you pay a deposit of Kshs10,000, we cannot disconnect you if you fail to pay the remaining amount of money. It is upon this House to recall the Bill and amend that clause. If you want me to move an amendment and this House co-operates, I can amend that clause to enable Kenyans to benefit. My Ministry had taken the initiative to do that. But this Parliament has already chained us. We cannot move."
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