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Originally published by Capital Newstop
September 21, 2025
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Wandayi says plan for universal electricity connectivity by 2030 on track
Speaking in Kabatini Ward, Bahati Sub-County, Nakuru, during the launch of the Wendo Electricity Project, the CS said the initiative would benefit about 500 households, including the Wendo Vocational Training Centre, a public tertiary institution. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya ne..
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Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi affirmed the government's commitment to achieving universal electricity connectivity in Kenya by 2030, stating that the plan is on track. He launched the Wendo Electricity Project in Nakuru County, which aims to connect nearly 500 households.
- The government has allocated Sh2.5 billion for last-mile connectivity in Nakuru County, part of a broader Sh42 billion national electrification program.
- Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi emphasized that electricity is a basic right for all Kenyans, not a luxury.
- Bahati MP Irene Njoki lauded the government's efforts but urged that the multi-billion-shilling Geothermal Development Company (GDC) project in Menengai Caldera prioritize local employment for the host community.
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