ENERGY Minister Makozo Chikote has dissolved the Rural Electrification Authority (REA) board with immediate effect. His predecessor, Peter Kapala, appointed the outgoing board on January 10, 2024. The board was chaired by Bruce Jaani. In a statement, Tuesday, Ministry of Energy Principal Public Relations Officer Bob Sianjalika stated that Chikote had expressed his appreciation to the outgoing board for the service rendered during their tenure. “Pursuant to the provisions of the Rural Electrification Act No. 5 of 2023, the Minister of Energy, Hon. Makozo Chikote, MP, has, with immediate effect, dissolved the Board of Directors of the Rural Electrification Authority (REA). The Minister has expressed his appreciation to the outgoing Board for the service rendered during their tenure,” read the...