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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Osotsi",
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        "legal_name": "Godfrey Osotsi",
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    "content": "there is no mention of knowledge and experience in the energy sector. The DG of the ERC must be individuals who have exemplary knowledge and experience in the energy sector because it is a complex organisation to manage. It is too technical and you cannot just pick someone who has only seven years of experience in any sector to come and head such a technical organisation. At the Committee of the whole House, it is important that amendments are introduced so that whoever becomes the DG of such a highly technical commission must have knowledge and experience in the sector. There have been many cases of incompetence on the part of the ERC. In December last year, there were cases of adulterated fuel in the market. Questions arise: What is the role of the surveillance system of the ERC in addressing matters like adulterated fuel and improper licensing regimes? We have seen utilities or plants which have been licensed improperly or which go against the NEMA regulations. For example, in Nairobi West, we have a gas plant that has been constructed next to a petrol station. That is a disaster waiting to happen. The question is: How was that gas plant licensed? Did they follow the NEMA regulations? It is important that the ERC works very closely with NEMA and other statutory organisations when licensing utilities or plants that are involved in the energy sector. The complaints are becoming too many. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Part II of the Bill talks about the Cabinet Secretary (CS) having the powers to formulate and publish reports. It is important that we have proper monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for these reports."
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