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    "id": 1439914,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Malava, ANC",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Malulu Injendi",
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    "content": "and it constructs a power line up to the point of a transformer. After commissioning by REREC and handing over the power to KPLC, it can take six months, two years or even three years before KPLC does the metering in homes. This results into a lot of complaints and vandalism of property that belongs to REREC. At the end of the day, when the meters are finally installed, KPLC or REREC spend further in repairing and purchasing infrastructure that was destroyed. This will enable us not to lose any opportunity in using the power that is at our doorsteps but we do not enjoy it because of lack of metering. We have also had a lot of challenges. After REREC installs power to the transformer but it takes time to put meters in people’s homes, unscrupulous contractors start laying illegal lines. Many homes get connected outside the 600-metre requirement. When the time comes for metering, we have conflicts where Members of Parliament are involved. Households complain that they have meters installed but they are not connected to the power line. Therefore, I support all the amendments except the one on winding up the NUPEA and transferring its resources to the Ministry of Energy. Thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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