Assessment of Factors Affecting Rural Electrification For Household Improvement: A Case Study of Mkuranga District.

Mwasanga, Gidion (2023) Assessment of Factors Affecting Rural Electrification For Household Improvement: A Case Study of Mkuranga District. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

This study was conducted to assess the rural electrification utilization for household improvement, on a case of Mkuranga district. Specifically, the study assessed the time frame; the effect of installation charges paid; as well as the monthly expenses to the rural electrification utilization for household improvement at Mkuranga district. The study was guided by the modernization theory, sustainable livelihood approach, along with theory of vulnerability. The analysis utilized a combination of descriptive analysis, content analysis along with a correlation analysis. In the findings the study revealed that positive correlation between the time frame since adoption of electricity as well as reliability of electricity to the household improvement. Similarly, the study discovered a negative correlation between the installation charges and monthly expenses to the household improvement. On the other hand, the study revealed the most common riers at adaption of electricity among households included costs, unreliable electricity, lack of reliable finances to enhance the adaption of electricity, as well as the remote nature of localities. Therefore, the study recommended on financial support and subsidies to households, enhancing reliable supply of electricity, as well as development electricity infrastructure and enhancing accessibility to electricity among the rural communities. Keywords: Rural electrification, Household Improvement, Electricity Utilization.

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