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March 17, 2026
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Ruto commissions Ksh 9.5M rural electrification project in Cheptais, bringing power to 108 homes

Ruto commissions Ksh 9.5M rural electrification project in Cheptais, bringing power to 108 homes

President William Ruto has commissioned a Ksh 9.5 million rural electrification project in Cheptais, Mt. Elgon Constituency, Bungoma county, bringing hope and transformation to local communities...

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President William Ruto has commissioned a Ksh 9.5 million rural electrification project in Cheptais, Mt. Elgon Constituency, bringing power to 108 homes and fostering development.

  • The project connects 108 households in the Kapsitet and Cherondio areas to the national grid.
  • Key partners include the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) and Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC).
  • This initiative is part of the government's goal for universal electricity access by 2026, with Bungoma county targeting an additional 25,889 households at a cost of Ksh1.8B.

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