10 Aug 2011 in National Assembly:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, can we defer the Question so that I can come back with a better answer?
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10 Aug 2011 in National Assembly:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, on Tuesday next week.
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10 Aug 2011 in National Assembly:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) I am not aware. (b) There are enough power distribution transformers in the two areas. There is no need for remedial action. The situation on the ground is as follows:- (i) Kongowea in Kisauni Constituency is served by 12 distribution transformers. The 12 transformers and distribution networks are adequate to serve additional consumers. (ii) Maweni in Kisauni Constituency is served by eight distribution transformers which are adequate to serve new consumers. I would, therefore, like to request the hon. Member to ask his constituents to ask for the supply of electricity ...
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10 Aug 2011 in National Assembly:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, our information is that there are 12 distribution transformers in that area. In fact, they were ten in Kongowea previously, but two more were installed. At the moment, the reinforcement done over the past has adequately taken care of all the overstretched lines and the transformer distribution network. All the new customers coming on board will adequately be taken care of. I am not aware of what the hon. Member is saying; that the transformers are not adequate.
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10 Aug 2011 in National Assembly:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we will endeavor to replace the stolen transformers when they are in stock. If they are not in stock, we will procure and delays may be because of the procurement process.
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10 Aug 2011 in National Assembly:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is not advisable to install generators in areas where we have the grid because it will be more expensive generating, using diesel compared to what we have from the grid.
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10 Aug 2011 in National Assembly:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, yes, we have transformers. I think the hon. Member is talking about new extension lines which have not been energized. I am aware that there are some lines which have not been energized yet, but we are working on a programme to energize them. On the transformers that have failed, I am not aware of any. Where there are no transformers, we will install them.
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10 Aug 2011 in National Assembly:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, hon Members interfered and confused the whole issue. The question from Mr. Shakeel about transformers from India; we do not import transformers ourselves. Normally we get them through tenders. I have no specific information about transformers from India that have failed.
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10 Aug 2011 in National Assembly:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, to confirm whether there are sub-standard transformers, could the hon. Member table that evidence to show that they are sub-standard?
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10 Aug 2011 in National Assembly:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I appreciate the concern of the hon. Member. We will check out what is happening in Kisauni and report back to the hon. Member what needs to be done.
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