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    "id": 788338,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/788338/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Manje",
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        "legal_name": "Joseph Wathigo Manje",
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    "content": "to other Kenyans. Therefore, when oil or other minerals are discovered in those areas, the communities there should accept to share with other Kenyans. That way, we will remain a united nation as opposed to separating simply because we have discovered something. The transportation of petroleum has become an issue in this country. It is transported through the pipeline, railway, or trucks. When it comes to trucks, there is a lot of adulteration. The trucks are taken to a den somewhere and super petrol is removed and paraffin is added into that tanker. It is because paraffin is relatively cheaper in this country. As the Chairman has narrated, the Government should see the possibility of raising the price of kerosene to equal that of diesel so that we can stop this adulteration. It is becoming very expensive for the country. We were told by the transporters association that Uganda prefers to transport its oil through Dar es Salaam even though it is a longer distance by 600 kilometres compared to the normal direct route from Mombasa to Uganda. They have complained that the Kenyan fuel is adulterated. Therefore, we have to find a way of stopping this menace. Those are the few challenges I can cite in my contribution. However, we should concentrate more on the local content if we want to see this sector improve. Again, mineral exploitation should not affect the stability we have in this country. I support the Energy Bill. Thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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