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    "id": 371829,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/371829/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Mohamed Abass",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Abass Sheikh Mohamed",
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    "content": "Thank you, Temporary Deputy Speaker. I rise to support the Motion. Unfortunately, Kenya Power is monopolistic. As a developing country, we cannot afford to have a monopolistic supplier of power; monopoly has led to a high cost of production in this country as a result of the high cost of electricity. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, this country is now headed to industrialization and for us to get industrialized we need to have more supply of power and more companies to supply power. For us to achieve our vision 2030, we also need to have more supply of power. We cannot expect to achieve our vision under the current circumstances. As a result of power surges, many households’ accessories get destroyed and houses are burnt, yet there is no compensation from Kenya Power. I think that is because of its monopolistic nature. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, this country has a dream of going digital. For us to achieve our dream, we need to have reliable power supply. Electricity is not luxury but a necessity in this country. As a result of Kenya Power not being able to meet the demand for power supply in this country, there is need for other suppliers of power. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, this country is endowed with a lot of green energy. We have a lot of rain and solar energy. With the liberalization of the supply of power, we will be able to harness green energy in order to have more supply of power, especially in the rural areas. With those few remarks, I support the Motion."
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