State minister for energy Simon D’Ujanga says that his ministry plans to extend power to the two border towns of Nimule and Kaya in the Karamoja sub region to help improving on the lives of refugees.
D’Ujanga also Okoro County MP, says that he is to travel to Juba this week to discuss with his counterpart on the modalities of connecting the power lines and to sign a memorandum of understanding.
D’Ujanga further says that the country has been affected by the influx of refugees especially the West Nile region and by providing power to the two border towns is one step of improving their lives and also reducing the burden on the host communities in many areas who look for better places with good living condition.
He says that if the discussions are complete between the two countries power lines will be put in place.
