DP Kindiki switches on rural electrification project in Kieni

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Friday afternoon launched the Rural Electrification Project in Aguthi Village, Kieni Constituency, bringing light and power to hundreds of households.

The project, part of the Last Mile Connectivity Programme, targets 101 homes in the village, enabling families to access electricity for the first time.

Among the beneficiaries was 73-year-old Lydia Wairimu Karoki, a widow and mother of five, who hosted the DP as he switched on power to her home.

“I am happy to have been connected to electricity today. I am also happy to host the Deputy President of Kenya here at home,” said Karoki.

The electrification efforts in Nyeri County have already benefited 10,903 households, with Ksh 733 million allocated for further expansion. In Kieni Constituency alone, Ksh 164 million has been set aside to connect 1,163 homes.

DP Kindiki reaffirmed the government’s commitment to universal electricity access, highlighting significant progress over the years.

“We have raised the number of people with electricity from 2.7 million in 2013 to 9 million in 2025. There are still more areas without power, which is why we have allocated funds to connect 1 million more Kenyans in the next 20 months,” he said.

The electrification initiative aligns with President William Ruto’s broader agenda of expanding energy access to spur economic development, enhance education and improve livelihoods in rural areas.