Residents of Bamutakudde Village are celebrating a major improvement in their community after the installation of their first solar-powered street lights, bringing new hope to an area that previously experienced darkness along its roads and footpaths at night.

The project was spearheaded by the village LC chairman, Solomon Serwanjja, who partnered with Genevat Solutions to secure 12 solar street lights at half the usual price. The initiative marks an important step in his efforts to improve safety and make life easier for residents.

For years, darkness has been part of the daily experience for people moving around the village after sunset. The newly installed lights are now illuminating dirt roads, narrow paths and residential areas, making it easier for people to move around without struggling to find their way.

The improved lighting is also expected to benefit small businesses operating within the village. Shop owners and other traders can now serve customers for longer hours, while residents have more confidence moving around in the evening.

However, the 12 lights are only the beginning of a bigger plan. Serwanjja reportedly intends to install 50 solar street lights to ensure that every street and more residential areas across Bamutakudde benefit from improved lighting.

The development forms part of Serwanjja’s five-year leadership plan, which he has been pursuing since winning the village leadership election by a narrow margin in July 2026. His wider agenda includes distributing maize seeds to residents, supporting poultry projects and organising skills training opportunities for young people.

His approach has attracted attention from residents who appreciate the visible progress being made through practical community projects. Rather than waiting for major infrastructure developments, the village leadership is pursuing initiatives that can deliver immediate benefits to ordinary households.

With the first 12 solar street lights already installed and plans for 50 more, Bamutakudde is taking steps towards becoming a brighter and more active community. For residents, the transformation represents more than street lighting; it is a sign of what organised leadership and partnerships can achieve at village level.