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Last mile connectivity project receives Sh27b boost

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President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi. [PCS]

The government has secured Sh27 billion to connect 280,000 households to electricity under the Last Mile Connectivity Project.

Making the announcement on Monday, President William Ruto said the funds will strengthen the government's ambitious plan of achieving universal access to electricity by 2030.

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