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    "id": 788417,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/788417/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Were",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 153,
        "legal_name": "David Aoko Were",
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker for the opportunity. I rise to support the Bill. The Bill has very good intentions. It is a game changer in terms of economic development. Production of energy relies on natural resources. The only thing that needs to be done is implementation and being proactive in issues of the environment. We cannot generate electricity through hydroelectric power, wind or coal if we do not take our environment seriously. Most of our rivers are dry simply because we do not plant trees. We could also come up with policies whereby it becomes mandatory for towns and schools to have at least over 20 per cent forest cover. The other thing which will promote energy production is planning. I had an opportunity to visit Europe. The planning of land assists to generate energy and that is why most of the green energy companies have exhausted their regions and are now investing or intending to come to Kenya. Good energy production brings about immediate economic empowerment as it will create job opportunities through industries. It will create employment in rural areas where even a local welder can generate some funds for the community. It is also important that if energy is spread all over, the world becomes a global village so that we can engage in business in the rural areas. The same cannot be done if energy is inadequate. The Government has tried to connect homes to electricity, but it is inadequate because some learning institutions are not connected. The Bill has very good intentions, which, if electrical power is spread within all areas, then Kenya will move ahead. I support the Bill."
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