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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kiharu, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Ndindi Nyoro",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Samson Ndindi Nyoro",
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    "content": "comparatively, nuclear energy is much cheaper than other forms of energy, especially in the generation of electricity. Also, it is base load energy because several other forms are erratic. Hydroelectric power is heavily reliant on whether there is a lot of water. Therefore, that is why electricity generated through nuclear energy is much more stable than other forms. In terms of pollution, comparatively by the incidences, it has low pollution especially given the fact that it is not a must that you can only generate nuclear energy through uranium. Thorium can also be used in generation of nuclear power. Therefore, it is not exclusively through that which is feared most, namely, uranium. The reason why I do not support the Bill at this point in time knowing our country and how we take important matters is when you consider the disadvantages of having nuclear plants. Ukraine has gone through a lot of havoc especially in 1986 when they had a disaster because of nuclear emission. Over 15,000 to 30,000 people are feared to have died through those emissions and pollution. Over 2.5 million people in Ukraine lived with the negative effects of the same accident. I find it a bit laughable how we are forming this commission especially in terms of the economy. We are calling it a commission and not an authority because it is supposed to be independent. I see the intention of the Committee was to come up with a commission comparative to an authority so that there is a leeway of people who can work without being domiciled in ministries that will direct the manner in which they conduct their business. It is supposed to be independent. Looking at the formation of this Commission, first of all, why on earth would we have a commission with 17 commissioners? Will these commissioners be sitting in a board room or a classroom? I do not think we need any authority or commission especially with a ballooning number of people in the name of commissioners. Our current Constitution has so many commissions. If, as a House, we audit the import of these commissions in terms of giving utility to the Kenyan taxpayers, most of them are dismal. We call this a commission because of its independence but the non-executive chair is coming from the Executive because they are appointed by the President. The commissioners up to (j) are made up of people from the ministries. We have the Principal Secretaries (PSs) of the Ministries of Interior and Coordination of National Government, the National Treasury, Energy and Health. There is also the Attorney-General who is also a member of the Cabinet. Over eight of them represent different ministries. This is one unified Government. If there are only two representatives from the Executive, it will save this country a lot in terms of the monies expended in maintaining those commissioners. Part II of the Bill in terms of the formation of the Commission highlights that the Commission shall appoint its own secretary. The norm and the history of this country is that the Director-General, Managing Director or the CEO in authorities and commissions also doubles up as the secretary because those are the people who are there on a permanent basis. The Committee did not do well in terms of having a secretary who is independent from the office of the managing director or the CEO. As I wind up, the work of this Commission is regulatory. Who are they regulating? They are supposed to regulate private entities who will be engaged in production of nuclear power. Looking around this country, simple things such as disposing refuse or waste by county The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposes only. Acertified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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