Trans Nzoia governor aspirant George Natembeya on Friday donated a 500 KVA transformer to residents of Kananachi village in Kiminini.
He said he will continue sourcing for transformers to be installed in all villages in the county to boost electricity supply.
The former Rift Valley regional commissioner said residents have been suffering for a long time due to rampant electricity outages.
The transformer at Kananachi will connect about 2,000 to electricity.
He asked Kenya Power to replace all old transformers in the county.
"We will also ensure reviews and adaptation of good governance structures are upheld in all areas and institutions in the water sector. We will work with all stakeholders to ensure we achieve water supply," Natembeya said.
"We will ensure water companies work independently without interference to ensure they thrive and provide services to wananchi."
He said the completion of the Kiptogot-Kolongolo and Kapolet water projects will ensure residents of Trans Nzoia get enough clean water.
"We will also ensure the water systems put in place by the current regime are safely managed and reinforced. This will include maintenance of all water points, pipes, boreholes, dams and springs," the governor aspirant said.
Resident Martin Matara said the prompt manner in which the former regional commissioner responded to their plight should be emulated by other leaders.
“I never believed that such a thing could happen, especially when one is not in office. We must all emulate George for the donation which will boost the electricity supply," he said.
Former ICT and Special Infrastructure secretary in the deputy president’s office, Maurice Kakai, said if Kenya Power fails to make the right investments, residents will continue wallowing in darkness.
Kakai, who is in the race to replace Kiminini MP Chris Wamalwa, said if elected, he would prioritise electricity supply so residents can venture into cottage industries.
“This is part of the Light Up Kiminini Project. I want residents of Kiminini to understand that the project is not all about street lights. The intention of Light Up Kananachi and other villages in Kiminini is to facilitate the overall equation of delivering power to our people."
“It will be interesting to note that Natembeya, who is not in office, has managed to bring this transformer here. He has succeeded where other leaders have failed," Kakai said.
He said he will work with like-minded people, including professionals and donor agencies, to give Kiminini town a facelift.
