Good News As President Ruto Launches Sh95 Million Electricity Project In Kisii

A massive economic transformation is on the horizon for thousands of residents in the Gusii region after the formal commissioning of a major multi-million shilling power initiative.

The high-impact infrastructure deployment was officially unveiled by President William Ruto on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, during his wide-ranging executive development tour of Kisii County.

The Sh95 million rural electrification program is explicitly aimed at expanding the last-mile connectivity network across vulnerable villages, local schools, and rural trading points.

According to technical specifications released by the Ministry of Energy, the initiative will facilitate the immediate installation of distribution lines and high-capacity transformers.

The primary objective of the funding allocation is to stabilize the local grid network, effectively eliminating the persistent blackouts that have historically slowed down local commerce.

“This Sh95 million investment will ensure our households and small market kiosks are fully integrated into the national grid,” administrative sources noted on Tuesday.

The connectivity drive is projected to benefit thousands of homes, directly boosting the operational capacity of local agricultural processing plants and youth-led welding workshops.

President Ruto maintained that his administration remains completely dedicated to achieving universal electricity access across all micro-economies nationwide.

He emphasized that linking rural markets to reliable power grids serves as a critical structural catalyst for creating self-sustaining employment opportunities for young Kenyans.

The Head of State also directed the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) to fast-track the execution phase to ensure all targeted homes are fully lit within the stipulated timelines.

Local business owners and community representatives have widely lauded the development, noting that affordable power will significantly reduce daily operational costs.

Meanwhile, local leaders from the region have pledged to work closely with national government agencies to protect the newly installed electrical infrastructure from vandalism.

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