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    "id": 252637,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/252637/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Kiunjuri",
    "speaker_title": "The Assistant Minister for Energy",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 175,
        "legal_name": "Festus Mwangi Kiunjuri",
        "slug": "mwangi-kiunjuri"
    },
    "content": " Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) No, I am not aware that the installation of electricity to the listed road centres in Teso District have stalled. Rather, implementation of the scheme is in process as follows. In Lukolis, most of the construction work is complete. Installation of service cables to customer premises is in the process, and work will be completed by the end of this month. In Asinge, construction work is in the process also. It is expected to be completed in July, 2006. In Amairo, Akites and Machakus, tenders have been awarded to contractors who are expected to be commencing their work in May this year. The completion will be in September this year. In Katakwa and Rwatama, construction work is expected to commence in the course of April and by the end of September it should be complete. (b) Yes, I am aware that installation of electricity at Lukolis Market Centre and its environs is in progress. The work is expected to be completed by the end of April, 2006. Okodoi Secondary School was not part of the approved projects scope, hence it is not included. However, it will be supplied with electricity if it is included in the priority list of the projects by the District Development Committee (DDC). (c) The Ministry has already instructed the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) to expedite procurement of materials, which has been a course of delay in projects implementation. In addition, the Ministry is assisting the KPLC in the training of design engineers who have been in short supply in the company, thus contributing to delays in implementation of projects. The first lot of 30 design engineers has completed a class design course and they are now at work. Another lot of 30 design engineers is expected to come out by 30th June, 2006. April 20, 2006 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 605"
}