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President William Ruto at Mzee Kitheka Mbuvi's home during the launch of the Last Mile Connectivity Project in Nzombe, Kitui County. [File, Standard]
Kenya Power plans to connect 280,500 homes in 32 counties with cheap electricity under the controversial Last Mile Connectivity Project.
The latest phase of the State-backed project, which links homes to the national grid under a subsidised arrangement, will be funded by the French Development Agency (AFD) for an undisclosed amount.
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