Residents of Hulugho in Garissa will have access to power two weeks after the Ministry of Energy launched a power connectivity project.
It will be the first time it is supplied with electricity by the state.
The 275KVA project was commissioned on Sunday by Energy CS Charles Keter, who said the government will supply electricity to all residents, even in mud and grass houses.
“The government through the leadership of President Uhuru Kenyatta is committed to ensuring every house is connected to electricity,” Keter said.
The CS said the government has set aside Sh1.2 billion for Garissa, to be used in set up and supply of hybrid power from both solar panels and diesel to boreholes and schools.
Keter said power connectivity will boost security through street lighting known as mulika mwizi.
MP Sophia Abdinoor thanked the government, expressing optimism more businesses will open with the power supply.
“This connectivity will open businesses in this area. The shops will now be able to buy fridges to keep their goods from spoiling,” Abdinoor said.
Garissa is part of the ASAL counties, which experience hot weather that makes milk and fruits go bad without refrigerators.
This is the first time Hulugho subcounty is getting electricity from the state to boost businesses in many ways, aid water pumping and help students study after school.
People have been using candles, kerosene lamps and generators.
Senator Abdikadir Haji and local leaders were present.
(Edited by Bilha Makokha)
