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Kenya's rural electrification drive aims to curb migration to cities and boost economic growth

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Dr Rose Mkalama, CEO of REREC (left), with Eliud Owalo, Deputy Chief of Staff for Performance and Delivery Management, during a performance evaluation exercise at REREC headquarters in Nairobi

Kenya's persistent rural-to-urban migration remains a pressing challenge despite policy interventions, including devolution. One critical factor that could help reverse this trend, experts suggest, is access to electricity in rural areas.

The Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) is spearheading efforts to expand electricity access, which officials argue could stimulate economic activity in rural communities and discourage migration to urban centres. These issues were highlighted during a performance evaluation exercise for the 2023-2024 financial year, overseen by the Public Service Performance Management Unit (PSPMU).

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