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September 25, 2026
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150 Bonchari households set for electricity connection after 60 years in darkness

150 Bonchari households set for electricity connection after 60 years in darkness

Kisii Woman Representative Dorice Aburi said the project would transform the lives of families that have relied on alternative sources of lighting for generations...

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Over 150 households in Bonchari Constituency are set to receive electricity for the first time after six decades without power, following the launch of a last-mile connectivity project in Nyabioti village.

  • Approximately 150 households will benefit from the initial phase of the project.
  • The Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) is implementing the project, with support from Kisii Woman Representative Dorice Aburi.
  • The initiative aims to transform lives by improving education, security, and economic activities in the area, ending 60 years of reliance on alternative lighting.

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