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    "id": 549000,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Keynan",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 41,
        "legal_name": "Adan Wehliye Keynan",
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    "content": "every aspect of the particular process must be transparent, open, fair and must be consistent with the objective of the particular entity, taking into account the generous provisions in the Constitution that was promulgated 2010. The Constitution has clearly created a paradigm shift in the way we run State affairs. Therefore, openness, transparency and accountability must remain core objectives of any public entity. That is the only way we can continue to get the confidence of the taxpayers and continue to enjoy their continued funding. The replacement of the old pipeline that was commissioned in 1978 with this new pipeline was supposed to meet the following objective:- One is to help meet the projected demand for petroleum products in Kenya and in the eastern region up to 2044. I thought they would say for 100 years, but now they have planned for another 30 years. I hope that those who will be there at that time--- I know some of us are still very young and will be there to see the final phase of this particular project. You can see there is already a change. In 1978, we were planning for Mombasa to the hinterland. Thirty three years down the line, we are planning right now from Mombasa to the hinterland and to the entire East Africa. Maybe, in the year 2044, we will be planning from Mombasa to the hinterland of East Africa, Cairo and to Cape Town. These are the realities if truly we have to project ourselves as the economic hub of this region, or as a premier nation. I always say that this country is--- We have not tasted the premierness of the Republic of Kenya. We have just been reduced to a complaining lot. We must realize that this is a critical republic not only in East Africa, or the horn of Africa or South of Sahara, but in the entire world. It is for each of us, in whatever we do to stand to be counted, promote and protect the image of this country in whatever we do. This is why when we initiate such a critical project that will traverse boundaries, it is only fair that we have in mind the image of the Republic of Kenya, and the image of the users in the region, because it is not a Kenyan project alone; it becomes a regional project. This is how the envisaged process becomes critical to how the end use is going to be; perception plays a critical role, whether it is individual or interactions occur. If a mega project like this is marred with challenges at the initial stage, or conception stage, even the end users will have doubts. These doubts must not be allowed. The only way to ensure that doubts will not be there is to allow openness, the rule of law, transparency and accountability to be core in the implementation of such project. The second objective of the replacement was to ensure a sustained, reliable and efficient supply and distribution of refined products in line with the region’s growing demand up to 2024. We have been unlucky, for example, even in instances where the price of crude oil has substantially reduced in the international oil market; we are yet to reap the benefits of the same here in Kenya. Are we at the mercy of cartels in the oil sector? Are we paying for the inefficiencies of some of the organisations that are tasked with this critical role? The poverty level amongst Kenyans is so high. The leadership, including that of hon. Members of this august House, must participate in the alleviation of poverty of Kenyans. This is the only way Kenyans can appreciate. Remember, I always say in Article 1 of the Constitution, representation is equated to sovereignty, which is the embodiment of the making of the Republic of Kenya, or any other independent entity. When your role is equated to sovereignty you must always stand firm The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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