REA to Electrify Milenge West


By Linda Mupemo
The Rural Electrification Authority  (REA) has completed the Lwela-Milambo grid extension project in the western part of Milenge district. 

REA Corporate Affairs Manager Justine Mukosa said the primary beneficiaries such as Lwela Rural Health Center and Lwela Secondary School are scheduled to be electrified by the end of July, 2020.

Speaking in an interview with ZANIS, Mr. Mukosa said the technical commissioning will be done in phases adding that beneficiaries should ensure they do internal wiring of their buildings. 

He disclosed that over seven million kwacha has been spent on the project which has been implemented by Yengatech Enterprises Limited. 

He added that the grid extension project commenced in May 2018 and is projected to benefit over eleven thousand people. 

Milenge District Commissioner Mwenya Bupe has commended REA for its continued efforts in developing rural areas by increasing access to electricity.

Mr. Bupe said electrifying Milenge West will make the area more viable for investment especially in mining as it has mineral deposits. 

He added that powering the area will also improve service delivery in the education and health sectors among others. 

"Civil servants shun the place due to lack of electricity. We are hopeful that this development will promote the retention of civil servants," he stated.  

The District Commissioner said switching on power in Milenge West will spur social economic development in the area.

And Milenge District Education Board Secretary Denis Mukunta said the coming of power will improve the quality of education offered.

Mr. Mukunta revealed that learners lack hands on approach in practical subjects such as Sciences and Home Economics as the equipment requires electricity.


He is hopeful that once power is switched on, learners will be engaged more hence improve their academic performance. 


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