Passengers and drivers using the Nyakarambi taxi park in Kirehe district have expressed concern over the power disconnection effected recently, saying the darkness might breed theft and other immoral acts.
The taxi park handles a number of passengers including those en-route to Tanzania.
Talking to IGIHE, residents expressed worries saying they are exposed to robbery since thieves may take advantage of the cover of darkness to steal their properties.
“This park puts our lives at risks for lack of electricity. We can’t wait for a taxi in there so we catch taxis from elsewhere,” said one resident.
Residents requested leaders to connect the park to the national electricity grid.
Zikama Eric, the acting mayor of Kirehe district said that the matter is going to be handled as soon as they get enough capacity to finance the project.
“We had installed ordinary lamps used for streets lighting which we realized to be very expensive the district could not afford the periodic bills,” he said.
He however added that they have talked to REG office in Kirehe district who required them to design a project of how to connect to street light energy system.
Nyakarambi taxi park is among the best in Eastern Province, only shadowed by lack of electricity.
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