Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has commissioned a rural electrification project in Kwale County targeting 15,300 households at a cost of KSh1.8 billion.
The project is part of the government’s Last Mile Electricity Supply Programme aimed at expanding access to electricity in rural communities and improving livelihoods.
On Tuesday, November 10, 2026, Kindiki commissioned the Kiruku Last Mile Electricity Supply Project in Kiruku Village, Pongwe-Kikoneni Ward, Lunga Lunga Constituency.
The project has already connected 99 households in Kiruku Village, including the home of Mama Saumu Mohammed, while electrification works are continuing in neighbouring Kifuku and Mabandari villages.
During the visit, Kindiki also interacted with residents, listened to their concerns and received feedback on their development priorities.
He was accompanied by Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Sports and Creative Economy Salim Mvurya, Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani, Lunga Lunga MP Mangale Chiforomodo, Taveta MP John Bwire, Members of the County Assembly and local leaders.
The wider electrification programme is expected to extend electricity access to more households across Kwale County, supporting domestic use, businesses and other economic activities.
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