CS Wandayi Launches Last Mile Connectivity in Kisii, Closing Kenya’s Energy Divide
The last mile connectivity Phase Six aims to connect at least 150,000 Kenyans across 45 wards in Kisii - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wadayi launched Phase Six of the last mile electricity connectivity project in Kisii County. This initiative aims to connect homes and businesses in areas that have previously lacked access to the national grid, notably starting in Bokebo village, Nyaribari Chache constituency.
- The project targets connecting at least 150,000 Kenyans across 45 wards in Kisii.
- CS Wadayi emphasized the government's commitment to ensuring every household, business, and public institution is connected to the national grid.
- Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda highlighted the project's role in reducing the energy access gap and supporting Kenya’s long-term goal of 100% energy transition.
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