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Rural electrification drive to transform economy

More jobs and cottage industries are expected to be created this year as the Government accelerates implementation of electricity programmes, mainly in the rural areas, estimated to cost Sh23 billion.

More than 300,000 facilities, which include homes, public primary schools and commercial premises, will be connected to the national grid this year.

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