Kenyan pan-Africanist and human rights advocate, Patrick Lumumba, has criticised Africa’s failure to provide stable electricity across the continent.
Lumumba spoke during the 2025 Independence Day Lecture and Awards Night in Lagos, where he warned that poor energy supply limits Africa’s economic growth.
The renowned activist expressed frustration with Africa’s inability to sustain constant power and questioned why such a basic need remains elusive.
“Electricity is not rocket science, yet for some reason we are unable to supply stable electricity.
“Who cursed us? Who bewitched us that we cannot do what must be done? These are the questions,” Lumumba said.