Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has launched rural electrification projects in Kapkararam, Mogotio Constituency, Baringo County, as the government accelerates efforts to achieve universal electrification across the country.
Speaking during the launch, Kindiki said rural electrification is transforming livelihoods by lighting homes, restoring dignity to families, enabling children to study at night, and supporting small businesses such as barber shops, salons, and welding workshops.
He noted that projects worth KSh 712 million are currently underway across all constituencies in Baringo County, targeting the connection of an additional 4,000 homes, businesses, institutions, and social amenities.
“Rural electrification lights our homes to give dignity to families, enables kids to study in the evenings, facilitates micro businesses like barber shops, salons and welding workshops to thrive,”Ruto said
In Mogotio Constituency, he said 17 Last Mile Electrification projects are ongoing, aimed at connecting an additional 1,000 households at a cost of KSh 145 million.
The Deputy President also launched the Kipkararam Last Mile Electrification Project, terming it part of the government’s broader push to expand access to electricity and support economic growth at the grassroots level.
He was accompanied by Mogotio MP Reuben Kiborek, Tiaty MP William Kamket, and local residents during the visit.