150 Bonchari households set for electricity connection after 60 years in darkness
Kisii Woman Representative Dorice Aburi said the project would transform the lives of families that have relied on alternative sources of lighting for generations.
Kisii, Kenya – Over 150 households in Bonchari Constituency, previously reliant on darkness for six decades, will soon gain access to electricity as part of a groundbreaking project. The Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) began the connectivity exercise in Nyabiendi village, presenting a transformative moment for the previously unlit community.
Kisii Woman Representative Dorice Aburi emphasized the profound impact of this development, noting that these families had lived in darkness for six decades. "For 60 years, these families have lived in darkness. Today, that story ends. Electricity is coming to light their homes," she stated. REREC, tasked with rural electrification and renewable energy initiatives, aims to extend electricity to underserved communities, thereby enhancing education, security, and economic activities.
Aburi explained that the new light would extend children's study time and enable small businesses to operate longer, improving their overall quality of life. Alongside the electrification, Aburi distributed improved cooking jikos to elderly women and mosquito nets to vulnerable families, addressing concerns related to cleaner cooking and malaria prevention during the rainy season.
The first phase of the project will benefit 150 households, with further areas slated for electrification in subsequent stages. Locals, celebrating the end of their long wait for electricity, expressed gratitude to Aburi for her timely intervention. Jane Bosibori, one of the residents, recalled their reliance on tin lamps since 1963 and thanked her for finally bringing electricity to their village.
Aburi is a candidate for the Bonchari parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election. This electrification project is part of REREC's ongoing efforts to expand electricity access to rural households and communities across Kenya.
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