The release of funds signals renewed government support for a programme aimed at expanding power connections in underserved areas.
Government approves Sh3.5bn to settle Last Mile Connectivity Project obligations, financing rural electrification across Kenya's 47 counties. Programme already connected 900k+ households; remaining phases target 260k additional customers with multi-donor support (World Bank, AfDB, EU, JICA).
By
Edna Mwenda
Business Reporter
Nation Media Group
The government has approved the withdrawal of Sh3.5 billion to facilitate the settlement of outstanding obligations under the Last Mile Connectivity Project (LMCP), signalling a renewed push to advance the initiative aimed at improving electricity access for rural households.
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