The Kurdistan Regional Government has expanded the Runaki Program Kifri, marking another step toward providing uninterrupted electricity across the Kurdistan Region. Implementation teams have started work throughout the district as officials continue modernizing the Region’s electricity network and reducing dependence on private neighborhood generators.
Construction and installation work has already begun across Kifri. Authorities expect the project to improve electricity reliability while lowering household expenses linked to private generator subscriptions. Moreover, officials believe continuous electricity will improve daily life, especially during the summer when demand reaches its highest levels.
Residents have welcomed the rollout because many families have relied on costly generators for years. During periods of extreme heat, limited generator capacity often failed to meet household needs. Consequently, uninterrupted electricity promises greater comfort while reducing monthly energy costs for thousands of families.
The expansion follows years of investment in electricity infrastructure throughout the Garmiyan Independent Administration. Over the past seven years, the Kurdistan Regional Government extended the national grid to more than 40 remote and mountainous villages. Those projects created the foundation for expanding uninterrupted electricity services into Kifri.
Officials say every village in the administration now has access to the public electricity network. Therefore, implementation teams can focus on replacing neighborhood generators with continuous public electricity instead of building entirely new infrastructure.
The Runaki Program remains one of the Kurdistan Regional Government’s largest public service initiatives. The project aims to deliver affordable 24-hour electricity to homes and businesses across the Kurdistan Region before the end of 2026. Furthermore, the reform includes smart meters, digital billing systems, and improved electricity management to increase efficiency.
Government figures show the program continues expanding across the Region. More than 5.5 million residents and approximately 153,000 businesses already receive uninterrupted electricity. In addition, authorities have retired more than 5,900 private neighborhood generators as more communities join the system.
Energy specialists note that reliable electricity strengthens economic activity while lowering operating costs for businesses. Likewise, replacing diesel generators reduces emissions, decreases noise pollution, and improves public health. These benefits also support the Kurdistan Regional Government’s broader goals for sustainable infrastructure and economic development.
Looking ahead, officials expect the Runaki Program Kifri to improve living conditions while strengthening public services across the district. Continued expansion will also move the Kurdistan Region closer to achieving reliable 24-hour electricity for all communities by the end of 2026.