{"id":262454,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/262454/?format=json","text_counter":200,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Mr. Githae","speaker_title":"The Minister for Finance","speaker":{"id":159,"legal_name":"Robinson Njeru Githae","slug":"robinson-githae"},"content":"(b) I am not aware of any arrangements to finance the Rural Electrification Authority (REA) through the redemption of Government of Kenya Preference shares at KPLC. However, I am aware that there are ongoing discussions between Kenya Power and REA with a view to determining the best way of implementing rural electrification projects. The very decision of this matter will be made when these modalities are clear and agreed by all parties."}