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Nyanza: 2943 households were connected in the last two months
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Nyanza: 2943 households were connected in the last two months

Citizens living in Kibirizi and Ntyazo sectors of Nyanza District are jubilating as their households were connected to the national grid. A total of 2943 households were connected during the last 2 months. These citizens say that their lives have changed and that the service…

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Rural electrification transforming lives of Burera residents
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Rural electrification transforming lives of Burera residents

When electricity was supplied to residents of Nyagahinga cell, Cyanika sector of Burera district, the residents started to get new opportunities that have already started to transform their lives financially.Ivan Mujyanama is a young boy who was working as a junior employee in…

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Projects to increase electricity generation capacity and access by 2024
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Electricity access rate reaches 51%, from 10% in 9 years

According to statistics, the number of households accessing electricity has increased from 10% in 2010 to 51% as of February, 2019. Kicukiro and Nyarugenge Districts have currently the highest rate with 82% and 75% respectively while Gakenke has the lowest rate with 33%. The…

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Kamonyi: 5131 households were connected in 2 years
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Kamonyi: 5131 households were connected in 2 years

Families living in 5131 households which electrified in Kamonyi District say that their livelihoods are changing as they no longer face obscurity during the night and have got more business opportunities thanks to electricity. The first connection in Kamonyi was done in 2010 and…

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Karongi: 5606 households were electrified in 20 months
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Karongi: 5606 households were electrified in 20 months

Residents of Karongi Districts living in 5606 households which got access to electricity say that their livelihoods are changing as they have now started new businesses and they easily get the services that require electricity. During the last year, 3556 households were…

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REG celebrated the International Women’s Day on high gear
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REG celebrated the International Women’s Day on high gear

On Thursday 07th of March 2019 at Nobleza Hotel, Kicukiro in Kigali city, women working at Rwanda Energy Group together with the Management of REG celebrated the International Women’s Day. This day which is globally celebrated on 08th March, 2019 was celebrated earlier to allow…

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