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Rukarara changing lives of local community

People in remote villages around Rukarara hydro power plant, in Nyamagabe District, are happy they can light their homes at night using electricity, but they yearn for more. They say they want more power that will enable them to engage in commercial activities that will substantially uplift their welfare.
A section of the Rukarara Hydro power plant in Nyamagabe District. Lawmakers have paid a visit to the controversial project. The New Times / J. Mbanda.
A section of the Rukarara Hydro power plant in Nyamagabe District. Lawmakers have paid a visit to the controversial project. The New Times / J. Mbanda.
James Karuhanga