Following an overwhelming preponderance reoccurrence of power outage observed recently days in several cities across the country, especially Yaoundé and Douala, the Energy of Cameroon, ENEO, admited responsibility.
The accentuation of electricity cuts is due to the limited quantity of energy available for distribution, and the current low water level on the Ntem which has led to a significant drop in Memve’ele production, the company explained.
For several weeks, the base plant of the Lom Pangar reservoir dam, in the Eastern region of Cameroon, has been able to produce all of its 30 megawatt. But the lack of a transmission line between Bertoua and Abong Mbang, has amplified the constraint for the distribution of the hydroelectric plant to the rest of the South interconnected network, CNA learned.
Consequently, the average duration of the rotation could be extended or reduced, depending on the increase or decrease in the production deficit, in real time. Special measures are being taken to reduce, as much
as possible, the impact of this situation on households, ENEO said.
The head of state, Paul Biya in his 2023 end of year address to the nation, promised to upgrade, rehabilitate and extend the distribution network of this precious resource in the towns and villages to make it more accessible to the population.
‘Major strides have been made in the electricity sector to reduce our country’s energy deficit.
About 44 thousand solar panels have been installed in the three northern regions, covering 40% of electricity needs in the said regions.
The Lom Pangar Dam-toe plant will also be operational in 2024, and will help to increase energy supply
in the town of Bertoua and its environs’ said the Head of state.
Source: Cameroon News Agency
Peoples Church in Kerugoya town has initiated guidance, counselling, and mentorship program for over 200 youth, in its Weekly Wednesday service.
Youth who work in Jua Kali industry and street children gather for the spiritual nourishment and have lunch together with the Apostle Francis Wanderi.
The lunch service started by Bishop Mary Wanderi, has been of help to youth as it teaches them how to live with each other thus minimizing conflict.
‘Mentorship is a powerful tool for empowerment for the boy child. As a Church, we are the role models for them, so we guide and inspire them. Men don’t speak about their problems, and we cannot allow them to die silent,’ Bishop said.
She called for more programmes from Non- governmental organisations in support of boy-child empowerment and commended the good work done by Her Excellency Pastor Dorcus Gachangua, who has been advocating for boy-child empowerment all over the country.
She said that as a church, they have been having different programmes every year, but t
he Wednesday lunch service is running weekly.
‘We have been having different programmes like eye checkups, People with Disabilities Day, and the elderly. The reason we have all this is to empower those who are less fortunate in society, and we have seen positive feedback from society,’ he said.
He called on youth not to associate themselves with drug abuse and advised those who may be having challenges quitting drug use to take advantage of such services.
Justin Murimi, a mechanic, has said he was among the very first people to attend the Wednesday lunch service, and since then he has seen a lot of change in his life.
‘I have been taught how to handle my life, and I can confidently say I have been saving that little I have made in a day, and I can see a bright future ahead. I don’t have family, but with the kind of teaching I get here, when I become a family man, I will be a responsible father,’ he said.
Source: Kenya News Agency