The Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) in Kericho County has received a major boost of Sh 329.25 million to connect more Kenyans to the National grid under the last-mile electricity connectivity projects.
The initiative, aimed at expanding electricity access to rural households, is expected to benefit 3,055 homes across all six constituencies in the county with the investment aligning the government's broader strategy to enhance energy access and promote economic growth in underserved areas.
Speaking at the County Commissioner's Boardroom during the National Government Development-County Implementation Coordination and Management Committee (NGD-CIMC), REREC Officer Robert Ruto in a report he presented to the committee chaired by the Kericho County Commissioner Gilbert Kitiyo, emphasized the importance of the electrification program. "Electricity access is a game-changer for rural communities which fosters economic growth, enhances education, and improves healthcare services," said Ruto.
The REREC officer added that the government has spent over Sh10 billion on rural electrification countrywide in the past two years.
