{"id":146068,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/146068/?format=json","text_counter":20,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Eng. M.M. Mahamud","speaker_title":"The Assistant Minister for Energy","speaker":{"id":373,"legal_name":"Mohammed Maalim Mahamud","slug":"mohammed-mahamud"},"content":" Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a ) The frequent power black-outs in Marsabit have been caused by a breakdown of one of the generators. The same is undergoing repairs and is expected to be functional by the end of this week. (b) To provide a permanent solution, arrangements are underway to enhance the installed capacity through procurement of a 400KW diesel generator, which has been procured and it is in Mombasa. In addition, a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) is also being negotiated with an independent power producer for installation of a 500KW wind turbine."}