Kenya's ambitious Last Mile Connectivity Project (LMCP) is set for a significant leap forward thanks to a generous Sh1.85 billion grant from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

This substantial funding injection is set to bring electricity to over nine thousand households across Nakuru, Kilifi, Kwale, and Nyandarua counties by January 2025, dramatically transforming lives and boosting local economies.

Lighting Up Lives

The LMCP's Phase V will see these households finally connected to the national grid, thanks to JICA’s generous grant.

The latest phase targets the completion of these connections by January 2025. Eng.

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Rosemary Oduor, Kenya Power’s General Manager for Commercial Services and Sales, expressed her gratitude, stating, "We expect to connect all the targeted households across the four counties by January 2025."

"The Company is committed to fast-tracking electricity connection across the country to achieve universal access to electricity. We thank JICA for the grant which will go a long way to enable these households to access electricity and transform their livelihoods," she added.

Building on Success

This latest phase of the LMCP builds on the momentum of the project’s previous phases.

Just two months ago, Kenya Power inked twenty-six contracts for the implementation of Phase IV, a Sh27 billion venture funded by the French Development Agency (AFD), the European Union (EU), and the European Investment Bank (EIB).

Phase IV aims to connect 280,000 new customers by November 2025.

A Strategic Initiative

Since its launch in 2015, the LMCP has been a cornerstone of Kenya’s National Electrification Strategy.

With an impressive Sh73.1 billion invested so far, the project has dramatically increased electricity access across the country.

Today, 76 per cent of Kenyan households, totalling 9.6 million, are connected to the grid, thanks in part to the 746,867 households linked during the first three phases at a cost of Sh51.1 billion.

Efficient Connectivity

The project’s success hinges on maximising the efficiency of existing infrastructure.

By connecting every household within 600 metres of a distribution transformer and installing new transformers for those beyond this radius, the LMCP ensures no one is left behind.

The infusion of JICA's funds into the LMCP is more than just financial support; it’s a beacon of hope for thousands of families, promising brighter futures and fostering economic growth across Kenya.