200 transformers to be installed in Uasin Gishu to attain 90% connectivity

200 transformers to be installed in Uasin Gishu to  attain 90% connectivity

The  Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) in collaboration with the County Government of Uasin Gishu will install 200 transformers in the county over the next 5 years, in order to attain a 90% connectivity.

Speaking during the signing of a Ksh.60 million matching fund project, REREC CEO Dr Rose Mkalama said that the corporation is determined to ensure 100% access to electricity by the year 2030.

On his part, Uasin Gishu County Governor Jonathan Bii said that the county will focus on connecting milk cooling centres and public institutions, with an aim of ensuring that 90% of the residents have access to electricity. 

The two also commissioned an electricity project in Kaptik village, Moiben Constituency which has  benefitted 65 households.

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