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Residents of Rwendahi Cell in Kihanda Sub-county, Kanungu District, have expressed concern over the persistent lack of electricity in their area, saying the problem has hindered development and affected their livelihoods.
The residents say that despite facing several challenges, the absence of electricity remains one of the most pressing issues in the community. They note that the situation has lasted for years and continues to slow down economic and social development in the area.
Katariha Sam, the LC1 Chairperson of Rwendahi Cell, said the community has never had electricity infrastructure, noting that he has never seen a single electricity pole in the area. According to Katariha, some residents are forced to relocate to other areas to access electricity, while others rely on solar power for basic lighting and small household needs. He called upon the responsible authorities to intervene and extend electricity services to the community.
Residents say the lack of power has also limited business opportunities. Arinaitwe Martin, a resident of the area, explained that the community has repeatedly raised the issue with leaders but little action has been taken. He added that businesses such as salons and small processing factories for coffee and millet cannot be established due to the absence of electricity, which continues to slow local development.
In response, the LC3 Chairperson of Kihanda Sub-county, Asiimwe Davis, acknowledged the challenge affecting Rwendahi Cell and other areas within the sub-county. He explained that the sub-county has limited financial capacity to extend electricity services to residents.
However, Asiimwe noted that the sub-county leadership has already written to the district authorities highlighting the electricity shortage affecting more than nine cells. He urged residents to remain patient as they wait for intervention from the responsible authorities.
