On 31st May, 2026, REREC and Kenya Power hosted His Excellency President William Ruto on the first day of his development tour of Wajir County. The President was briefed on the just completed 54km power extension ... and electrification project connecting Hebaswein–Lagdima–Qanchara–Samattah and Lagbogol.
The project has been implemented by REREC at a cost of Ksh. 266 million. Through 14 distribution transformers, the project connects approximately 1,700 households to electricity, significantly expanding electricity access to Wajir West and Wajir South.
The project is set to transform the lives of residents by supporting local businesses, improving access to education and healthcare services, enhancing security and creating opportunities for economic growth. For this previously underserved area, access to electricity will play a critical role in improving livelihoods and accelerating socio-economic development.

A major milestone in last mile electricity connectivity was achieved as H.E. Deputy President, Prof. Kithure Kindiki, E.G.H., officially launched the Magaoni–Masindeni Village Electrification Project in Msambweni Constituency, Kwale County.

REREC CEO, Dr Rose Mkalama presided over the signing and handover of contracts for Lots 1–9 under the People Settlement Area (PSA) Electrification Project in Mathare. ... This milestone advances the Government’s nationwide push to deliver universal electricity access bringing safe, reliable power to underserved communities across informal settlements and rural Kenya through the Last Mile Connectivity Programme. Also Present were Dr. Eng. James Muriuki – GM Power Distribution and Regional Coordination, Eng. Terry Chepkania – Manager Design, Wycliffe Abiero – Manager Geospatial and Nicholas Langat - Regional Manager.

Deputy President, Prof. Kithure Kindiki, accompanied by Mogotio MP Hon. Reuben Kiborek and Tiaty MP Hon. William Kamket, presided over the official flagging off of materials for the Kapkararam Electrification Project in Mogotio Constituency, Baringo County. ... In his address, the Deputy President reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to rural transformation, emphasizing that electrification restores dignity to households and creates a conducive environment for progress. He noted that the project is a vital component of the effort to empower communities, specifically highlighting how reliable power enables children to study in the evenings and facilitates the growth of micro-businesses such as barber shops, salons, and welding workshops. The project marks a significant step in expanding the national grid and driving socio-economic growth in the area.

We have a funding of about Ksh1.8B that has been put aside to electrify nine constituencies in Bungoma County. Mt Elgon constituency has received Ksh138M and we are going to be implementing about 86 projects that will connect close to 2,700 people.

30th April, 2026 marked a major milestone for rural electrification in the North Rift as REREC’s North Rift Region flagged off Last Mile Connectivity materials at the Uasin Gishu County Headquarters in Eldoret. ... The exercise was led by Regional Manager Eng. Jonah Kosgei alongside Uasin Gishu County officials led by Energy CECM Anthony Sitienei and Energy Chief Officer Mark Some, reaffirming the strong partnership between REREC and the County Government in advancing access to electricity across the region.

The Last Mile Connectivity projects, being implemented in collaboration with the Uasin Gishu County Government, will benefit households and communities across Kapseret, Moiben, Kesses, Turbo, Ainabkoi and Soy constituencies. Access to electricity remains one of the most powerful drivers of socio-economic transformation. Beyond lighting homes, electricity powers businesses, supports learning in schools, strengthens healthcare delivery, improves security and creates opportunities for income generation.