{"id":524988,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/524988/?format=json","text_counter":18,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr.","speaker_title":"","speaker":{"id":13156,"legal_name":"Mutula Kilonzo Jnr","slug":"mutula-kilonzo-jnr"},"content":"Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise to seek the following Statement from the Chairperson, Committee on Energy. In the Statement, the Chairperson should state the following:- (i) The budget allocated for rural electrification in Makueni County for the year: (a) 2012-2013; (b) 2013-2014; (ii) The number of primary schools connected during the period in (a) and (b) above; (iii) State the reason(s) for the delay in the process during the period; (iv) The names of contractors who have been awarded contracts during the said periods and the projects completed; (v) Explain the reasons for the stalled projects in several areas in the County; (vi) State the reason(s) for the delay in connection and delivery of materials to the already existing connections, and lastly; (vii) State whether there are any efforts being made to enlighten the primary schools on the plans to connect them to electricity. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir."}