VOICED : Kinshasa set to light up with electricity for first time

In Kembencke, a suburb of Kinshasa, candles and generators are common due to limited electricity access. Efforts are underway to connect 60,000 homes to the grid with aid from the World Bank. Despite challenges like corruption and theft, the community is protective of the new network. Future developments include dam construction, primarily benefiting mining companies and South Africa, but gradually improving local access.

What is the primary reason for the use of candles and generators in Kim Behncke?

• Preference for traditional lighting

• High cost of electricity

• Lack of connection to the electricity grid

• Frequent power outages

How many homes are expected to be connected to the electricity grid with the help of the World Bank?

• 100,000 homes

• 60,000 homes

• 30,000 homes

• 10,000 homes

What historical issues have contributed to the limited electricity access in the DRC?

• Mismanagement and corruption

• Natural disasters

• Geographical challenges

• Lack of resources

What action do residents plan to take against those caught stealing cables?

• Burn them alive

• Ban them from the community

• Fine them heavily

• Report them to the police

Where will most of the power generated from the new dams be directed?

• Neighboring countries

• Mining companies and South Africa

• Educational institutions

• Local communities