Opiyo Wandayi (R5), Kenya's cabinet secretary for energy and petroleum, visits the KPLC Last Mile Electricity Connectivity Project.
Opiyo Wandayi, Kenya's cabinet secretary for energy and petroleum, recently visited the KPLC Last Mile Electricity Connectivity Project construction site in Kitui County, which is being co-constructed by POWERCHINA.
Wandayi spoke highly of the project's progress and expressed sincere gratitude to POWERCHINA for its dedication to building this vital livelihood initiative for Kenya.
He stated that the Last Mile Electricity Connectivity Project is a significant milestone in Kenya's push for energy accessibility and inclusive development. By providing stable and reliable electricity to households, schools, and medical facilities in remote areas, the project is expected to drive local education, industry, and social welfare.
He emphasized that the project plays a key role in breaking bottlenecks in rural development. The experience and results gained in the project will serve as a replicable model for rural regions across Kenya, helping the nation achieve more equitable economic growth and a sustainable future.
The project is a major public welfare initiative by the Kenyan government to expand access to residential electricity, spanning 12 counties and covering approximately 80 percent of the national residential electrification plan.
By focusing on extending and upgrading the distribution network, the project will address the "last mile" supply challenge, alleviate power shortages in rural Kenya, and improve residents' quality of life.
