Africa Daily How can Africa’s rural population be ‘powered up’?
Jan 27, 2025
Joseph Nganga, Special Envoy for Mission 300, discusses the urgent need for electricity in Africa where 600 million live without power. He highlights the transformative impact of energy on rural businesses, featuring Mama Shaban, a food kiosk owner who thrived after gaining access to electricity. The ambitious Mission 300 aims to connect 300 million people by 2030, focusing on clean energy solutions and the role of private sector collaboration. Nganga emphasizes tackling challenges through distributed renewable energy to drive economic growth and uplift communities.
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Life Transformed by Electricity
- Miriam Hamisi, a food kiosk owner, shares how electricity transformed her business and family life.
- Increased income, food preservation, and extended business hours are some benefits she experienced.
Electricity is Life
- Lack of electricity in sub-Saharan Africa has dire consequences, including preventable deaths and limited access to essential services.
- Joseph Nganga highlights a case in Sierra Leone where nine children died due to a power outage in a hospital.
Untapped Potential
- Sub-Saharan Africa has abundant renewable energy potential but lacks widespread access to electricity.
- This ironic situation underscores the urgent need for innovative solutions like Mission 300.