The number of Rwandans with access to electricity has tripled in the last 3 years.
In 2008, only 6% of Rwandans had access to electricity however today the number stands at over 20%.
According to the World Bank, the connections have increased from 110000 connections in 2009 to over 332,000 connections in 2012.
According to Lucio Monari, head of energy for the Africa Region of the World Bank “The Energy Strategy of the World Bank in Africa focuses primarily to support projects that enable real difference and achieve substantial results.
The program for the deployment of electricity in Rwanda has tripled connections in three years, which is obviously a significant result, and our Rwandan partners have much to be proud of this achievement. ”
“In 10 of the 15 areas already connected to the national grid, activities have flourished including: carpentry, tailoring, among others.
In some areas, electricity allows Rwandans to irrigate their gardens. It radically changed the face of the district, “said Julius Rukundo, Deputy Mayor of Bugesera District in the Eastern Province.
Investiments are in the area are more competitive: the Mata tea factory has divided its energy bill by more than half since accessing electricity and it is no longer required to procure expensive diesel.
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