City of Windhoek to electrify 1 298 households in 12 informal settlements
The City of Windhoek is expanding its electrification program to connect 1,298 households across 12 informal settlements. The project aims to improve living conditions, safety, and economic access for residents in these underserved areas.
Why it matters
Infrastructure development in informal settlements is a critical step toward urban poverty reduction and improved public health.
THE City of Windhoek is accelerating its electrification programme, with 1 298 households across 12 informal settlements set to be connected to the electricity grid as part of efforts to improve living conditions and expand access to basic municipal services.
The progress was highlighted during site visits on Friday by Mayor Sakarias Uunona, Deputy Mayor Albertina Amutenya, councillors, City of Windhoek chief executive officer Moses Matyayi and municipal engineers, who inspected areas earmarked for electrification and received updates on the project.
Mix Extension 1, in the Windhoek Rural Constituency, recorded the highest number of households ready for connection, with 267 homes already wired and awaiting electricity. Otjomuise Extensions 6 and 7 follow with 209 completed household connections.
The electrification programme covers four constituencies.
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