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HomeDaily NewsTuesday, April 28, 2026Mageta Island Solar Project Transforms Economy With Sh232 Million Investment - April 2026
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Mageta Island Solar Project Transforms Economy With Sh232 Million Investment - April 2026

The Mageta Solar Mini Grid project, costing Sh232 million and commissioned by President Ruto in 2024, has brought significant economic and social transformation to Mageta Island in Siaya County, ending the island's darkness and improving critical services. Meanwhile, the Iten Affordable Housing Project in the "Home of Champions" has reached 57% completion, aiming to address a housing shortage and boost the local economy. Additionally, the Migori Airstrip, also known as Lichota Airstrip, is undergoing a Sh300 million upgrade set for completion in December, significantly enhancing connectivity and boosting tourism and trade in Western Kenya.

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Monday 7:20 PMCapital Business

Mageta Island Lights Up as Sh232 Million Solar Project Sparks Economic Transformation

Mageta Island Lights Up as Sh232 Million Solar Project Sparks Economic Transformation

The Mageta Solar Mini Grid project, costing Sh232 million, has brought significant economic and social transformation to Mageta Island in Siaya County. The project, commissioned by President Ruto in 2024, has ended the island's darkness and improved critical services.

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The Mageta Solar Mini Grid project, costing Sh232 million, has brought significant economic and social transformation to Mageta Island in Siaya County. The project, commissioned by President Ruto in 2024, has ended the island's darkness and improved critical services.

  • The project generates 802kw daily and has a capacity of 11,000kv, serving over 1,400 households.
  • Implemented by the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC).
  • Business owners, healthcare providers, and residents report enhanced livelihoods, improved access to services like cold storage for medicines and vaccines, and increased security.
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Migori Airstrip’s Sh300m upgrade major boost for western tourism circuit

Migori Airstrip’s Sh300m upgrade major boost for western tourism circuit

The Migori Airstrip, also known as Lichota Airstrip, is undergoing a Sh300 million upgrade set for completion in December, significantly enhancing connectivity and boosting tourism and trade in Western Kenya.

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Monday 11:02 PMCapital Business

Iten skyline transforms as Affordable Housing Project hits 57pc completion

Iten skyline transforms as Affordable Housing Project hits 57pc completion

The Iten Affordable Housing Project in Iten, renowned as the “Home of Champions,” has reached 57% completion, aiming to address a housing shortage and boost the local economy.

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The Iten Affordable Housing Project in Iten, renowned as the “Home of Champions,” has reached 57% completion, aiming to address a housing shortage and boost the local economy.

  • The project, a flagship initiative by the State Department of Housing and Urban Development, is currently 57% complete against a 75% elapsed timeline.
  • Led by the Clerk of Works, Ian Wanga, the project employs up to 150 local workers, including skilled artisans and engaging the Jua Kali sector and the Youth Empowerment Program.
  • The development promises improved living standards with self-contained units and reliable water supply, echoing President William Ruto's vision of the housing programme as a "national empowerment engine."
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Key Highlights

The Migori Airstrip, also known as Lichota Airstrip, is undergoing a Sh300 million upgrade set for completion in December, significantly enhancing connectivity and boosting tourism and trade in Western Kenya.

  • The airstrip will be upgraded from Class C to Class B, enabling it to handle half a million travellers annually and elevating it to international airport standards.
  • Key stakeholders include Migori County and officers like Barnabas Nyonda, officer in charge, who anticipates increased tourist numbers and improved cross-border facilitation.
  • The project is expected to boost access to popular tourist sites like the Maasai Mara and Serengeti game parks, as well as the Thim Lich Ohinga heritage site, and facilitate cargo movement.