Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum James Wandayi’s visit to Homa Bay County marked more than a routine government tour. It signaled a decisive moment in the region’s long journey from unreliable electricity toward inclusive, dependable energy access. Through a series of Last Mile Connectivity Project (LMCP) launches and public engagements across Karachuonyo and Rangwe constituencies, Wandayi demonstrated how national energy policy can translate into tangible community transformation—anchored firmly within President William Ruto’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda.
Accompanied by Karachuonyo MP Hon. Adipo Kuome and Rangwe MP Hon. Dr. Lillian Gogo, Wandayi rolled out projects aimed at empowering small enterprises, strengthening public institutions, and narrowing the urban-rural development gap. This was not symbolic ribbon-cutting. It was devolved governance in action, where policy intent meets grassroots realities in one of Kenya’s most vibrant yet historically underserved lake regions. At its core, LMCP remains Kenya’s flagship rural electrification initiative, extending low-voltage networks, installing essential infrastructure, and easing access through substantial government support.
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