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"content": " Very well. I think Members have many serious concerns. Just take your place. Hon. Lesuuda made another Request for a Statement concerning power. Let us hear her on it, possibly to cover some of the Members' interests. Then, I can make a ruling. Proceed, Hon. Lesuuda. Go directly to your Request for a Statement."
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"content": "STATUS OF PERSISTENT POWER OUTAGE IN SAMBURU WEST"
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"content": " Thank you. Listening to my colleagues, I wish electricity bills were delayed and cheaper. Pursuant to provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I wish to request a Statement from the Departmental Committee on Energy Chairperson regarding persistent power outage in Samburu West Constituency, including Maralal Town. Samburu West Constituency, particularly Maralal Town, has been experiencing repeated blackouts for the past several months without any prior notice, explanation, or projected timelines for restoration. The power interruptions have caused immense inconvenience to residents and led to substantial financial losses to local businesses. Many local businesses rely entirely on electricity to power their operations. The situation is particularly unacceptable considering the already difficult economic environment. Especially in a region that continues to grapple with the effects of historical marginalisation despite promises of equal opportunity under the devolved system of governance. The continued power outages and Kenya Power's lack of communication constitute a clear violation of the legal obligations set forth in the Energy Act of 2019 (CAP 225). Further, under the Consumer Protection Act of 2012, consumers have a right to fair service delivery. They are entitled to seek compensation where economic losses arise from negligence or disruption in utility services. It is against this background that I request a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Energy on the following: The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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"content": "1. The immediate and underlying causes of the persistent power outages currently being experienced in Maralal Town and other parts of Samburu West Constituency. 2. Reasons for the lack of formal communication or advance notification to residents and businesses of the power supply interruption, as required by law under the Energy Act and the Kenya Power & Lighting Company’s service charter. 3. Measures that the ministry has put in place to urgently resolve these outages and ensure a consistent and reliable power supply to Samburu West Constituency, moving forward. 4. Any alternatives or strategic partnerships being explored by the ministry to provide Maralal Town and the entire Samburu West Constituency with supplementary or backup power sources to mitigate the effects of power outages in future. 5. Plans, if any, by the ministry to compensate affected residents and businesses for the losses occasioned by perennial power outages."
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"content": "I thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker."
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"content": " Hon. Gikaria, speak generally about the interest that your Committee is already raising in the House."
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"speaker_name": "Nakuru Town East, UDA",
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"content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I agree with the concerns of Members regarding power outages in the country. This morning, I signed a letter to visit Roysambu and Ruaraka constituencies, where there are many live transformers, so that we could understand the problem. Is it the transformers? Secondly, I want Hon. Members to understand that trees fall during rainy seasons. Remember, there was a time Kenya Power brought down so many trees and people on social media complained about planting trees, yet the company was cutting them down. The trees falling on power lines contribute to almost 80 per cent of power outages. We will address that."
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"content": " When are you bringing the Statement?"
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"content": " Tuesday is a very short period. To be honest, we will bring responses if we are given time after the recess."
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"content": " Hon. Members, I want you to indulge Hon. Gikaria. Remember, he is the new Chairman of that Committee. I am also affected just like you are. Hon. Gikaria, immediately after recess, bring those replies and all others that Members of Parliament may speak to you about. You see the interest. Two, Leadership in the House has to organise to bring the Cabinet Secretary of the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum immediately we come back from recess. That will mitigate the many issues the Members of Parliament have regarding the energy sector. Thank you. Hon. Irene Mayaka."
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