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Island to get electricity for the first time ever

Chairman Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation, Prof. Simon Gicharu [right] shows some of the electric wires at Mariakani Rural Electrification and Rewenable Corporation storage in Kilifi County.

The newly constituted Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (Rerec) has announced plans to connect Manda Island to the national power grid.

Speaking at the beginning of a field visit in Coast region on Tuesday, Rerec board chairman Simon Gicharu said the electricity will sourced from Hindi. The project is expected to cost Sh100 million.

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