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    "id": 532729,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Ndiema",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Henry Tiole Ndiema",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for allowing me to contribute to the President’s Speech. From the outset, I want to thank the President for this catalogue of good intentions that the Government intends to achieve. When we look at the economic sector, there are quite some achievements, but I hope that the President will also listen to what we, in Parliament, are saying and incorporate some of the views in the programmes and policies that the Government is implementing. We have noted impressive improvements in the energy sector with a growth of 31 per cent in generation; most of it through geothermal. The expansion of distribution of power to schools is also commendable. It would appear that this Ministry has done very well. However, I do not know why in the same Ministry, the Cabinet Secretary, hon. Chirchir, and the officer in charge of generation, Mr. Simiyu, are named here. I believe that investigations will be done, so that we do not unnecessarily lose hardworking people on mere allegations. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, free primary education and capping of fees has also been mentioned. But enforcement strategies need to be put in place so that capping really takes effect. The Standard Gauge Railway project has been reported as progressing well, but my question is: What will happen after it gets to Nairobi? Will the trains stop in Nairobi and what will happen to western Kenya? The Government should look at how to extend it to the western part of Kenya, including Kitale. Perhaps, it should also reconsider the LAPSSET, so that we at least concentrate on one and finish, instead of having too much to bite. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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