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A year after launch, Last Mile power project finally begins to light up rural Kenya

Patrick Kimathi, a resident of Chuka town, started his search for power in March 2013.

Kenya Power advised him to find neighbours who are also interested in getting electricity connected to their homes so they can make the application together.

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