[PHOTOS] Ruto flags off materials to connect electricity to Embu households

The Sh580 million last-mile electricity connectivity project is set to benefit 6,500 households.

by BOSCO MARITA

News04 April 2025 - 15:30

In Summary

The president directed energy minister Opiyo Wandayi to set aside an additional Sh400 million to the already budgeted Sh580 million in order to achieve the electrification project.

*President William Ruto flags off materials for the last mile connectivity program, in Embu. [PHOTO: REREC]*

President William Ruto has pledged to connect 10,000 households to electricity in Embu County.

He spoke while he flagged off electrification materials for the implementation of energy projects in the county, which are being carried out by the Rural Electrcity and Renewable Energy Corporation.

*President William Ruto addressing locals after flagging last mile electricity project in Embu. [PHOTO: REREC]*

The president directed energy minister Opiyo Wandayi to set aside an additional Sh400 million to the already budgeted Sh580 million in order to achieve the electrification project target of connecting 10,000 homes to power.

Materials to be used for the electrification program in Embu County. [PHOTO: REREC]

The Sh580 million last-mile electricity connectivity project is set to benefit 6,500 households.

*President William Ruto was flanked by Governor Cecily Mbarire, REREC CEO Rose Mkalama and other leaders during the flagging off of the last mile connectivity materials. [PHOTO: REREC]*

The president said that the government was ready to kickstart a total of 102 electrification projects, saying that he is committed to ensuring that every Kenyan has access to electricity by the year 2030.