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    "id": 210041,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/210041/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Murungi",
    "speaker_title": "The Minister for Energy",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 93,
        "legal_name": "Kiraitu Murungi",
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    "content": " Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that Mr. Speaker do now leave the Chair. Mr. Speaker, Sir, in the Vision 2030, the Government has identified six priority sectors that have the highest potential for accelerated economic growth. These sectors are tourism, agriculture, manufacturing, wholesale and retail trade, business out-sourcing and financial services. Although the energy sector is not specifically mentioned among these priority sectors, it is obvious that none of these sectors can register any significant growth without access to reliable, affordable, quality and modern energy services. Mr. Speaker Sir, indeed, the level and intensity of commercial energy use in any country is a key indicator of economic growth and development. A well managed and functioning energy sector is critical to the realization of national development objectives. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the core activities of my Ministry include the following:- Expanding and upgrading energy infrastructure. Promoting energy efficiency and conservation. Protecting the environment. Mobilising requisite financial resources for operation and expansion of energy supply and distribution infrastructure, consistent with the rising demand. Ensuring security of supply through diversification of sources in a cost-effective manner. Increasing energy access to all segments of the Kenyan population. Enhancing legal regulatory and institutional framework to create both consumer and investor confidence. Enhancing and achieving economic competitiveness and efficiency in energy production, supply and delivery."
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