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    "id": 561062,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/561062/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Limo",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Joseph Kirui Limo",
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    "content": "On power generation and distribution, the Jubilee Government has dedicated itself. For the first time in the history of Kenya, we have had a very serious drought in 2015. However, for the first time, we had situation where there was no rationing because the generation of power through geothermal is a wonderful thing. This country is among the few in this world which have a lot of potential for geothermal power. Therefore, the allocation of about Kshs90 billion to Geothermal Development Corporation (GDC) will ensure that there is enough generation and more connection of power to our people. The dedication and commitment to reduce the connection fee from Kshs35,000 to Kshs15,000 is commendable. Even the very good initiative which covers urban areas and connects people at a very low cost of Kshs1,000 is wonderful. This Appropriation Bill is going to spur economic growth and improve the welfare of Kenyan people. On the other front, we have seen the shilling getting weaker and weaker. We need to enhance our shilling by ensuring that we tap more tourists to this country. We should ensure that the demand for the dollar is reduced. As it is, there is a lot of demand for the dollar and the supply is very low. It is because we do not have tourists coming to this country. At the same time, we have had legislation through the procurement Bill, which ensures that most of the goods are bought within Kenya. That will ensure that imports are reduced and exports are enhanced. This will improve the economy. Therefore, the allocation to tourism, which has been enhanced, is good. But we want to challenge the implementers. There is a difference between allocating money and using that money for the intended purpose. On the issue of cushioning the poor, the dedication to increase the number of people covered by the cash transfers is wonderful. As we go into the future, the allocation should be enhanced so that we can improve the welfare of our old people. At the same time, we need to help the orphans to ensure that they get better lives. On agriculture, the allocation for subsidized fertilizer, seeds, subsidized mechanisation of farms and irrigation is going to ensure that we are food secure, but we need to increase it. If we do not do that, this country is going to face problems. I want to encourage the Government to spend a little bit on ensuring that we combat the risk which this country has been exposed to by the maize necrosis disease. We need to put in more money for the compensation to the farmers who have lost their crop for the last couple of 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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