The Renewable Rwanda Energy Group (REG)’s Director in Kirehe district, Mupenzi Theogene says that from July 2018 to January 2019; 9778 homes were connected with electricity, including 1,940 homes in Mushikiri sector that were given electricity in the last two months.
IGIHE talked to some residents of the area who expressed optimism in the enhancement of their economic performance and welfare. Twagirimana Abdoul, the resident of Mushikiri sector, said that before getting electricity, many activities that require electricity to be started could not take off.
“Electricity has come as a blessing and we’re certain our welfare is bound to improve as we shall start activities that require electricity. I have already bought a maize milling machine,” says Abdoul.
“We are now in paradise because we process what we have grown. A bakery is about to be built in the sector, which is a great achievement,” says Twagirimana.
Some of the entrepreneurs in the area say that before they got electricity, they would only work during the day but can now work way into the night yet they use power worth Rwf 2000 only in three weeks. This has improved our business profitability.
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