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    "id": 595332,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Kamau",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 35,
        "legal_name": "Jamleck Irungu Kamau",
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    "content": "Thank you very much, Hon. Deputy Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to support this Bill. The Bill seeks to provide a framework for contracting, exploration and development of petroleum products from petroleum discovered within licensed petroleum blocks in Kenya. The Bill also provides a framework for the safe cessation of upstream petroleum operations. In addition, the Bill proposes to repeal the Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Act (Cap. 308 of the Laws of Kenya). The Bill further seeks to give effect to the relevant Articles of the Constitution of Kenya in so far as they apply to upstream petroleum operations. When we looked at this Bill, we called a few stakeholders who appeared before us, the key one being the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA). We wanted to hear their views on the Bill, particularly on some clauses that appear a little bit controversial. It is important for me to brief the House on our deliberations with respect to the areas that are of serious concern to the stakeholders, so that as Members make their decision, perhaps, those views can be put into consideration. One of the areas that have some contention is Clause 34(4) of the Bill. This clause provides that: “Where it is suspected that an undertaking is being carried out contrary to any licence, permit or regulations issued under this Act, an officer, or agent, of the Authority may, in the course of his or her duty, lock up, seal, mark or otherwise secure— (a) any building, room, place, receptacle or item of plant; (b) any goods or materials in a factory; and (c) aircraft, vessels vehicles or containers.” 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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