Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi says the government is committed to a allocating more resources to increase connect more homes to the national grid through the Last Mile Connectivity Program (LMCP).

Wandayi reaffirmed the government’s commitment to deliver universal electricity access across the country by providing reliable, affordable and efficient power supply to accelerate socio-economic growth, especially at the grassroots levels.

Speaking in Bahati, Nakuru County where over 300 households are set to benefit from the last-mile connectivity project Wandayi said the government has set aside Ksh 1.9 billion to bring on board thousands of new households to the electricity grid within the next one year.

“When homes have power, children can study without interruption and excel in their exams, while youth, women, and men can start small businesses that create opportunities and fuel local economies. As a government, we are committed to ensuring that electricity reaches every Kenyan without bias,” said Wandayi .

Wandayi said the Last Mile Connectivity Project would not only power homes but also boost small and medium-sized enterprises across the country, aligning with President Ruto’s BETA program to achieve universal electricity access.

LMCP is jointly being implemented Kenya Power (KPLC), Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC), and is overseen by the ministry.