President Ruto Commissions Kinjavi Village Electrification Project in Busia County
The initiative, which connected 192 households to the power grid, is part of a larger plan to electrify over 20,000 households in the county at a cost of KSh 1 billion.
President William Ruto continues to champion Kenya’s energy access agenda, commissioning the Kinjavi Village Electrification Project in Nambale, Busia County, under the Last Mile Electricity Connectivity Project. Photo/William Ruto.
President William Ruto continues to champion Kenya’s energy access agenda, commissioning the Kinjavi Village Electrification Project in Nambale, Busia County, under the Last Mile Electricity Connectivity Project.
The initiative, which connected 192 households to the power grid, is part of a larger plan to electrify over 20,000 households in the county at a cost of KSh 1 billion.
The commissioning was marked by joy and celebration, especially from families like that of Jackson Osonerasio, whose home was connected to electricity for the first time.
The smiles on their faces symbolized the transformative potential of this ambitious program. “The joy on the faces of families like Jackson’s shows that the Last Mile Electricity Connectivity Project was long overdue,” President Ruto said during the event.
The Kinjavi project is part of the government’s broader commitment to ensure every Kenyan, in every corner of the country, has access to stable, reliable, and affordable electricity.
According to the President, electrification is more than just connecting homes—it’s about empowering lives, spurring economic activity, and creating a foundation for grassroots development.
“Electricity is a catalyst for development. It lights homes, powers small businesses, improves healthcare and education, and ultimately transforms entire communities. Our aim is to leave no Kenyan behind as we work towards universal access to electricity,” President Ruto emphasized.
The Last Mile Electricity Connectivity Project is a flagship initiative aimed at expanding Kenya’s national grid to rural and underserved regions.
In Busia County alone, the project’s target of electrifying over 20,000 households will bring significant socio-economic benefits, including support for small-scale industries, better access to digital tools, and improved living standards.
Residents of Kinjavi Village expressed gratitude for the project, calling it a long-awaited development that will open doors to new opportunities.
“For years, we relied on kerosene lamps and struggled to power basic devices. Now, with electricity, our children can study at night, and we can start small businesses,” said Alice Namulanda, a resident.
The KSh 1 billion investment in Busia County underscores the government’s commitment to equitable development and energy access as part of Kenya’s Vision 2030 goals.
President Ruto reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to prioritizing energy infrastructure as a pillar of national growth.
With the successful commissioning of the Kinjavi project, Busia County is on a path to improved livelihoods and economic progress, reflecting the transformative impact of reliable energy access across Kenya.
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