US $200 million needed to ensure supply of water and electricity

The director-general for Electrogaz (Rwanda’s national water and power company) said the company needs US $200 million in order to guarantee steady supplies to urban centres. In an interview with the Rwanda News Agency (RNA), Nkusi said most of the machines at the power stations were worn out and required immediate refurbishing to boost the overwhelming public demand for power and water in urban centres. “There is a marked increase in the numbers [of] residents and economic activities in urban centres which calls for a proportionate raise in the supply of these utilities,” Nkusi was quoted as saying, adding that Electrogaz plans to open two more power stations and water distribution points.