Minister of State Armand Zingiro highlighted Rwanda’s progress in expanding access to electricity
Rwanda has increased household electricity access to 85.4%, from approximately 64.5% five years ago, and is targeting universal electricity access by 2029 and increasing the contribution of renewable energy to at least 60% by 2030.
Rwanda’s Minister of State in the Ministry of Infrastructure, Armand Zingiro, made this statement today when he officially opened the 6th Renewable Energy for Sustainable Growth Conference and Exhibition 2026 in Kigali.
The conference provides a platform to explore opportunities to accelerate renewable energy deployment
The conference brings together government leaders, investors, private-sector actors, development partners and energy experts to advance Africa’s energy transformation.
The conference provides a platform to explore opportunities to accelerate renewable energy deployment, mobilise investment and strengthen partnerships towards a reliable, affordable, clean and inclusive energy future.
In his remarks, Minister of State Armand Zingiro highlighted Rwanda’s progress in expanding access to electricity and the Government’s continued commitment to building a resilient and sustainable energy sector.
He called for stronger public-private partnerships, innovative financing, technology and faster project execution to unlock Africa’s vast energy potential and translate it into industrialisation, job creation, increased productivity and sustainable economic growth. (End)