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    "id": 664403,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/664403/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Khaniri",
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        "legal_name": "George Munyasa Khaniri",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, allow me to thank my very good friend, Sen. Mwakulegwa, for the very elaborate response that he has given to my request. I will be quick to say that Kenya Power has taken advantage of its monopoly to exploit Kenyans. Research has shown that Kenya Power charges the highest rates not only for connectivity but also for consumption of electricity. This explains why we are losing so many investors to the neighbouring countries in the region. Paying Kshs15,000 is too high for connection of electricity for a peasant Kenyan. I wanted the Vice-Chairman to give us concrete measures on what they are doing to further reduce this figure because not many people can afford Kshs15,000 in the rural villages. Kenya Power makes its money from usage, so they should minimize the cost of connection because they make their profit through usage. They should broaden the base and connect more people so that there is more consumption and therefore more income. The LMCP is heavily funded and the Vice Chairman has given us a list of people who are putting in their money like JICA, EU, the French Government and I do not understand why they are asking for more money from GOK to connect Kenyans. Could the Vice Chairman explain those two factors that I have just raised?"
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