More than 8,000 households in Burera District have yet to be connected to electricity, at a time when electricity is considered a key pillar in government programmes aimed at improving citizens’ welfare.
The Burera District authorities say that 82,907 households have so far been connected to electricity, while efforts are underway to extend access to the remaining 8,879 households.
Electricity Access Expands
In 2017, when the district began expanding access to electricity, only 23.4% of households had been connected. By 2024, the figure had increased to 51%.
Burera District Mayor Mukamana Soline told IGIHE that the district is committed to ensuring that electricity reaches all households that have not yet been connected.
District Targets Full Access
“Currently, 82,907 out of 91,786 households have access to electricity, representing 90.3%. This leaves 8,879 households, and we continue to work with all relevant institutions responsible for ensuring that they are also connected,” she said.
Mayor Mukamana added that poverty has declined in areas where electricity has been introduced, as residents have gained more opportunities to create jobs and engage in income-generating activities. The poverty rate has fallen from 50.4% to 21.79%.
Electricity Supports Economic Activities
The expansion of electricity access is expected to continue supporting employment creation and income-generating activities among residents, while contributing to improved living conditions across the district.
63 Kilometres of Roads to Get Street Lights
Under the five-year National Strategy for Transformation (NST2), the district is also expected to receive 63 kilometres of roads that will be equipped with street lighting.
