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The attraction of solar lanterns, for instance, is driven by the fact that they offer significant savings in the long term for home lighting solutions compared to the use of lamps running on kerosene. Photo/FILE
By VICTOR JUMA
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Posted Tuesday, December 29 2009 at 00:00
Posted Tuesday, December 29 2009 at 00:00
The rural electrification programme that started in the 70’s has been facing financing challenges, with the government saying it needs about Sh74 billion over the next 10 years to make 853,000 new connections.
“Indications are that the 20 per cent connectivity target by the end of next year will not be realised given that current connectivity in rural areas is about 10 per cent,” Energy Minister, Kiraitu Murungi, told donors a few months ago.
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