By Wasike Elvis 

Turbo Constituency Member of Parliament Janet Sitienei Rotich has commissioned two Last Mile Electrification Projects in Ng’enyilel and Kamagut wards, in a move aimed at expanding electricity connectivity and improving the livelihoods of residents.

The projects, commissioned on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, are located in Bukwo village in Ng’enyilel Ward and Junction area in Kamagut Ward.

The commissioning marks another step in efforts to extend electricity infrastructure to more villages across Turbo Constituency, particularly in areas where households have been waiting for access to reliable power.

Through the two projects, more households are expected to benefit from electricity connectivity, opening up opportunities for improved living standards, business growth and increased economic activities at the grassroots.

Sitienei said the electrification programme is part of the broader government agenda of ensuring that every household has access to electricity, noting that power connectivity remains an important driver of development.

She highlighted the role of electricity in transforming communities, saying access to power enables families to improve their daily lives while creating opportunities for small-scale entrepreneurs and businesses to expand their operations.

For residents, access to electricity is expected to bring significant changes, including improved lighting in homes, enhanced security and better opportunities for children to study during evening hours.

The projects are also expected to support small businesses such as retail shops, salons, welding workshops and other enterprises that depend on electricity to operate efficiently.

The MP attributed the ongoing expansion of electricity connectivity to the collaboration between President William Ruto and her office, saying the partnership is focused on taking development projects closer to the people.

Under the government's Last Mile Connectivity Programme, electricity infrastructure is being extended to households located near existing power distribution networks but which have not yet been connected.

The programme seeks to increase electricity access, particularly in rural communities, while supporting the government's wider development agenda through improved infrastructure and access to essential services.

The commissioning of the Bukwo and Junction projects adds to ongoing efforts to expand electricity coverage across Turbo Constituency, where rural electrification remains an important component of the development agenda.

Sitienei reaffirmed her commitment to supporting initiatives that bring essential services closer to residents, with electricity connectivity forming part of efforts to stimulate economic growth and improve household welfare.

The latest projects underscore the importance of rural electrification in transforming communities, enabling residents to access modern energy services and creating an environment where businesses and other economic activities can thrive.

With the commissioning of the two projects, the focus now turns to extending similar infrastructure to other villages across the constituency as efforts continue towards the goal of ensuring that more households are connected to the national electricity grid.