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Woman's challenge to President Uhuru Kenyatta lights up estate after 50 years of waiting

Woman's challenge to President Uhuru Kenyatta lights up estate after 50 years of waiting
Kenya power workers put up power poles at Naivasha’s County Council Estate after a resident Ruth Kabura appealed to the president. (Photo:Antony Gitonga/Standard)

As the country continues to bask in its 50 years of independence, residents of Naivasha's County Council Estate are also marking their own milestone, 50 years of darkness.

Ironically, this estate is close to Olkaria, which is the home of geothermal energy, and is sandwiched between Naivasha town, Naivasha GK Prison and the Sh4billion Buffallo Mall, currently under construction, which are all connected to power.

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