Government Commissions Electrification of Tuiyok Village in Moiben, Targeting Over 1,200 Households

By Wasike Elvis

The government has taken a major step toward bridging the rural energy access gap with the official commissioning of electricity in Tuiyok Village, Kaptuktuk area, Moiben Constituency, Uasin Gishu County. The event marks a significant milestone in the ongoing national rural electrification initiative.

The electrification project was commissioned by Principal Secretary for Energy Alex Wachira Kamau, who was joined by Moiben MP Prof. Phylis Bartoo and Foreign Affairs PS Dr. Korir Sing’Oei. The leaders celebrated the launch as part of a broader plan to connect 1,245 households to the national power grid within the constituency.

Speaking during the commissioning, PS Wachira emphasized the transformative impact of rural electrification on livelihoods, education, and local economies.

"This project is not just about lighting homes—it's about unlocking opportunity, driving local enterprise, and ensuring every Kenyan, regardless of location, has access to the tools of modern life," he said.

Moiben MP Prof. Phylis Bartoo welcomed the initiative, calling it a "game-changer" for her constituents. She noted that reliable electricity will enhance learning conditions in schools, improve health service delivery, and empower small businesses to thrive.

"We are laying the foundation for a more prosperous and self-reliant rural economy. This is what inclusive development looks like," she said.

Dr. Korir Sing’Oei, while reaffirming the government's commitment to grassroots development, lauded the collaboration between various state departments in delivering on the bottom-up economic transformation agenda.

The electrification of Tuiyok is part of a wider government agenda aimed at universal electricity access by 2030. It reflects a strategic push to improve infrastructure in underserved areas, reduce inequality, and support Kenya’s national development blueprint.

Local residents expressed gratitude, hailing the project as a long-awaited step toward modernisation and economic growth.

“For the first time, our children will be able to study at night, and our small businesses can now operate longer hours,” said Mary Kiptoo, a Tuiyok resident.

The government has pledged to continue rolling out similar projects across the country, with a focus on marginalized and rural regions to ensure equitable development for all Kenyans.