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Rwanda | Gakenke: Use of solar energy changing lives
Nyiransabimana and Banyeretsekare at their house
After receiving solar panels from PPIMA -a project devoted to energy provisions, beneficiaries of the project in Gakenke are describing how their lives have resulted into a positive change
Delphine Nyiransabimana a representative of PPIMA who lives in Gishyinguro village, Nganzo Cell in Gakenke Sector says that the distributed solar panels have solved a number of difficulties in the area, ranging from mobile phone charging to shaving hair.
“People used to walk so many kilometers before accessing electricity which was only available in small trading centers.” Adds Nyiransabimana
Banyeretsekare Virginie aged 65 and a resident of Gakenke says in all her life she had never lived in a house that is light by nothing other than a paraffin lamp
“I am extremely happy now days; I can now switch on and off my lights without worrying the cost of paraffin any more not to mention its irritating smell.” Says Banyeretsekare
PPIMA issued 48 solar panels -all worth thirteen million Rwandan Francs to 3 sectors namely Coko, Gakenke and Muyongwe
PPIMA has established its projects in 4 districts of Rwanda and is intending to proceed to many other areas in the country particularly rural areas.