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    "id": 634058,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Prof.) Nyikal",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "James Nyikal",
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    "content": "It is also important to note that in this Bill the Cabinet Secretary (CS) is mandated to prepare an integrated plan based on a policy that is reviewed from time to time. The time is indicated, which means that whatever policies and plans will be put in place will be implemented. This is the first Bill that I have seen taking this direction. It is important that the CS is mandated or obligated to involve the county governments and all the operators in the development of integrated plans. This is the way forward. This Bill establishes very clear bodies or entities to deal with regulation, production, distribution, sale, consumer protection, trade and even exploration of various sources of energy. In this regard, the Energy Regulation Authority is of utmost importance because it will coordinate the development in the energy sector. We note that the Chairman of the Authority will be appointed by the President and other members are appointed by the CS. My problem with this is that there is very little participation of stakeholders. Therefore, when we get to the Committee of the whole House, we will move some amendments so that there can be more participation of stakeholders in the appointment process. At this point, it is all left to the CS and there are no stakeholder groups which are identified to be involved."
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