A Constituency Development Fund (CDF)-funded electrification project valued at K8.5 million has been launched in Kaphinde and Kazimule areas of Luangeni Constituency in Eastern Province, bringing electricity to schools, health facilities, trading centres and surrounding villages.

Luangeni Constituency Member of Parliament Moses Moyo praised the effective utilisation of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), saying the initiative is delivering meaningful development to rural communities.

Speaking during the commissioning of the electrification project, Mr Moyo described the connection of the two communities to the national electricity grid as a major milestone that was already creating economic opportunities for local residents.

The project has connected schools, rural health posts, agriculture camp houses, trading centres and several villages to electricity.

Mr Moyo said the development had long been awaited, as residents previously travelled more than 10 kilometres to access essential services such as hammer mills and sunflower oil processing machines.

Mr Moyo, who also serves as Second Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, commended President Hakainde Hichilema for increasing the CDF allocation, saying the move has enabled resources to reach rural communities and empowered citizens to identify their own development priorities.