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    "id": 836151,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/836151/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mwea, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Josphat Kabinga",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Josphat Kabinga Wachira",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I rise to support the Petition by my colleague from Moyale. Moyale is a border town and as such, it is the face of Kenya in that area. The town emerges from historical conflicts that have affected the residents of Moyale. The town going without power would only take us back to the time when it was restless. Over time, the Kenyan side of Moyale has been compared to the Ethiopian side of Moyale. In a number of towns, you find the economy doing well on the Ethiopian side because of infrastructure and electricity. Due to frequent power outages, we have added problems to this town, which has been characterised by economic slow-down because of the Ethiopian side. For that reason, I support the Member. I feel for the residents of Moyale who have no power, yet across the border there is enough power. For us to maintain speedy growth of this very important town, I urge the Ministry of Energy to ensure that there is enough power so that we can favourably compare the Kenyan side of Moyale with the Ethiopian side. I have a lot of experience with regard to Moyale Town. Having worked there, I know the problems the people face there. This is a town that can grow but its growth has been hindered by lack of infrastructure, including roads and facilities. We are doing very badly compared to the other side. For that reason, there is need for the Government to focus on this very important town, especially when talking about the Northern Corridor, where we need to move fast and ensure…"
}