Communities in Salima hail the installation of electricity
Communities in Kaphirimtiwa in Salima have hailed the installation of electricity under the Malawi Rural Electrification Program (MAREP) phase nine saying it will help to make life easy for many.
For instance, headteacher for Kaphirimtiwa Community Day Secondary School Brino Pindani says management of examination will no longer be a burden as printing of examination papers will be done right at the school and that students will be able to study for longer periods.
Minister of Energy Ibrahim Matola who on Wednesday visited the area to appreciate progress of the MAREP phase 9 said government is committed to ensure that many communities have access to electricity for meaningful transformation.
According Deputy Director of MAREP in the ministry of Energy Francisco Chingoli, about 1200 households will benefit from the program in 12 sites earmarked in the district.
Electricity is important because it plays a crucial role in our daily lives, providing us with light, heat, and power for various tasks and appliances. It is a widely used energy source that is essential for transportation, communication systems, industry, and residential use .
Access to electricity in schools and homes has been found to have a positive impact on learning outcomes, particularly in underdeveloped areas . It allows for better lighting conditions, controlled classroom temperature, and improved productivity and well-being of students and teachers .
It plays a crucial role in various aspects of daily routines, from powering alarm clocks to enabling communication, industry, and transportation. The lack of access to electricity hinders progress, impacting education, gender equality, and poverty reduction.
Electricity is important because it is widely used in transportation, communication, factories, homes, and modern equipment. Electricity is important because it is essential for our daily routines, such as providing light, heat, cooking, and powering various appliances and devices.
