Kenya government invests Sh93.99 million to electrify Budalangi households

The Kenyan government is spending Sh93.99 million to expand electricity access to 1,198 households in the Budalangi Constituency of Busia County.

Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi announced that the expansion involves specific funding for different areas. The government allocated Sh11.79 million to connect 148 households in Bunyala North Ward and Sh2.1 million for 50 households in Budubusi Village.

A project by the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation will use Sh9.69 million to provide power to 98 households in Nadero/Peter Habenga Village. These projects are part of the Last Mile Connectivity Programme. Kenya Power and the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation are working together to extend the national grid to residents who currently lack access. The broader county programme includes 241 projects worth Sh1.46 billion to reach 16,934 households.

Wandayi stated that these connections will help local businesses and improve healthcare and education services.