Gov't set to connect over 15 million homes to electricity, DP Kindiki reveals

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said the government is keen to connect electricity to all the 15.6 million homes in the country to ensure every Kenyan has access to power.

The DP said universal electricity connection is possible, revealing efforts to extend connection to every village as the administration ramps up efforts to raise the country’s economic profile to first world status.

“In the next two to three years, we are going to connect every home in Kenya to electricity as we move to ensure all the 15.6 million homes in the country are connected to power,” DP said.

Prof. Kindiki spoke on Thursday when he commissioned electrification project for Maragima Village and other five electrification projects in Kieni Constituency, Nyeri County.

He said the government has already connected 1.3 million homes since assuming office in 2022, raising the total number of homes connected to close to 11 million.

“We are on course towards achieving universal electrification. This is how we will move the country to the first world because it is possible through universal electricity connection,” he affirmed.

In Nyeri County, the government has allocated Ksh.750 million to connect an additional 9,500 homes. From the allocation, Kieni Constituency has received Ksh.450 million for powering 3,500 homes.

The DP said the President has instructed the Ministry of Energy to accelerate completion of the projects for the people to enjoy access to electricity.

“We will make sure every home in Kieni Constituency is connected to power. I will work hard to ensure the people of Nyeri and Kieni benefit from electricity, roads, water and markets among other critical projects,” the DP reiterated.

Prof. Kindiki said he will not be distracted as he serves the people and executes his duties as the Deputy President of Kenya.

As a political student of former President Kibaki, the DP said he will not engage in empty rhetoric like his opponents but remain focused on delivering development to improve the lives of the people.

“I don’t want to be distracted. I want to focus on my work. The time will come when I will be asked what I have done for the people with the position I am occupying right now and I will be ready to account for my time as Deputy President,” DP stated.

The Deputy President also assured the residents that other ongoing projects in the area will be completed on time. They include several road projects on top of the expansion of the Nyeri-Nanyuki-Isiolo highway, Mau Mau roads, ongoing construction of modern markets among others.