The government has given the green light for Phase III of the Last Mile Connectivity Project, aiming to provide electricity to over 180,500 households, schools, and health facilities across the country — a major step toward achieving universal access to power.
Highlights:
- Phase III of the Last Mile Connectivity Project officially approved
- Over 180,500 new electricity connections expected nationwide
- Project targets homes, schools, and health centres in underserved areas
Main Story:
The government has officially sanctioned the implementation of Phase III of the Last Mile Connectivity Project, a nationwide initiative designed to expand access to affordable electricity. The new phase will see more than 180,500 new connections made across various regions, with a focus on underserved rural and peri-urban areas.
The project will primarily target households, learning institutions, and healthcare facilities — boosting education, public health, and local economies through improved access to power. Officials say the rollout will enhance service delivery and reduce reliance on costly and unreliable energy alternatives.
The Last Mile Connectivity Project has been a key pillar in Kenya’s energy strategy, with earlier phases connecting hundreds of thousands of homes to the national grid. Phase III is expected to build on this momentum and push the country closer to achieving universal electricity access.
This new phase aligns with the government’s broader infrastructure development goals, which include digital transformation, industrialization, and sustainable urbanization. By powering up critical community institutions, the state hopes to uplift livelihoods and close the development gap between rural and urban Kenya.
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As Phase III kicks off, the question now is — will electricity finally become a right, not a privilege, for every Kenyan?
