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State unlocks Sh3.5bn for Kenya Power Last Mile project dues
Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi (with a spade) helps to in install an electricity pole at Ndelemani village, Voi sub-county, as part of the government’s Last Mile electrification programme.
The government has approved the withdrawal of Sh3.5 billion to facilitate the settlement of outstanding obligations under the Last Mile Connectivity Project (LMCP), signalling a renewed push to advance the initiative aimed at improving electricity access for rural households.
A report by the Office of the Controller of Budget (CoB) shows that National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi approved the release of Sh3.5 billion to the State Department for Energy on January 29, 2026, to settle loans and grants owed by Kenya Power under the project.
