Fatshimetrie, the leading online newspaper, reports the hot news about the incident at the Funa high-voltage substation in Kinshasa. Indeed, a fire broke out on Saturday, December 21, plunging some municipalities in the capital into darkness. However, the National Electricity Company (SNEL) quickly responded by taking measures to restore electricity supply in the affected areas.
The Administrator and General Manager of SNEL, Fabrice Lusinde, spoke about the actions put in place to ensure that residents of the affected municipalities can fully enjoy the end-of-year festivities. Special arrangements have been made to ensure continuous lighting in strategic locations such as the Kinshasa International Fair, the Kintambo Roundabout, Place Victoire, the Ngaba Roundabout, and Kintambo.
Denis Tukuzu, Director of Distribution of SNEL in Kinshasa, confirmed the areas affected by the disruptions, including Barumbu, Kinshasa, Kasa-Vubu, as well as part of Limete Industrielle et Résidentielle. SNEL has committed to restoring electricity in these neighborhoods more quickly than expected, with a cut-off duration reduced to 15 to 16 hours instead of the 24 hours initially planned.
This responsiveness of SNEL has been welcomed by the inhabitants of the affected areas, who will thus be able to celebrate the end-of-year holidays in optimal conditions. The promptness with which the public company acted demonstrates its commitment to providing a reliable and efficient service to its users, even in the event of a major incident.
Ultimately, this incident at the Funa high-voltage substation in Kinshasa will have highlighted SNEL’s ability to deal with emergency situations and guarantee the continuity of the power supply for the well-being of the population. This exemplary responsiveness underlines the fundamental importance of electricity in our modern society, and the constant commitment of players in the energy sector to ensuring a quality service to all citizens.