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April 29, 2026
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MPs flag dismal 9 percent progress in Last Mile electricity programme

MPs flag dismal 9 percent progress in Last Mile electricity programme

Setting the tone of the meeting, Committee Chairman David Gikaria (Nakuru East MP) pointed to a glaring mismatch between official government statistics and realities on the ground. While the Ministry of Energy reports a national electricity connectivity rate of over 70 per cent, ..

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Members of the National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Energy have expressed serious concerns regarding the slow pace of the Last Mile Connectivity Programme, citing significant underachievement in project completion.

  • At only 9 percent completion, the programme is far behind schedule despite substantial public investment.
  • Key entities involved include Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC), Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC), and the Departmental Committee on Energy.
  • Officials' explanations, including disruptions from the Finance Bill 2024, were dismissed by MPs who questioned the reliance on external funding and the exclusion of vulnerable areas in planning.

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