A 29-year-old man of Manyinga District in Northwestern Province has built a mini hydro Power station on the Manyinga River that is capable of producing electricity that can connect 10 houses.

ABEL MUBANGA started working on the mini hydro station in 2021 and is currently producing electricity and supplying his house.

Mr. MUBANGA called for more investments in his innovation as it will help with electricity provision in his area.

Mr MUBANGA was speaking when a delegation from the Rural Electrification Authority – REA led by Chief Executive Officer, LINUS CHANDA inspected his mini hydro.

And, Mr. CHANDA said the authority is keen on making partnerships with locals that have solutions to increasing electricity connectivity in rural areas.