Keter: 95 per cent of primary schools connected to electricity
Pupils at St Paul's University Primary School in Limuru, Kiambu walk past an electricity grid which cut across the school compound.Energy CS Charles Keter has said almost all the schools identified for electrification program have been connected. PHOTO | ERIC WAINAINA | NATION MEDIA GROUP
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- Energy CS added that a total of 18, 074 school have been connected to the grid while 4,171 others have been connected to solar power.
- CS says ministry targeted 23, 411 for connection to the electricity grid by extension or solar power.
A total of 22, 245 schools have been connected to electricity, Energy Cabinet Secretary Charles Keter has said.
While assuring Kenyans that the electrification project is on course, Mr Keter said work is ongoing in 312 schools as 586 other schools awaiting project commissioning.
“Our target is 23, 411 schools and we are now remaining with 1,166 schools across the country,” said Mr Keter.
The Energy CS added that a total of 18, 074 school have been connected to electricity by grid extension while 4,171 others have been connected to solar power.
“This will boost education in our schools and expose students to modern technology. It will also open up economic activities as people will be able to engage more in businesses. This will go a long way in making our economy a 24 hour economy,” said the Cabinet Secretary.
He went on: “Security has also been given a big boost by this project and thus ensuring safety to all Kenyans across the country through the street lighting project by Kenya Power.”
Data shows that Elgeyo- Marakwet County has 388 schools connected with 337 of those on electricity grid while 61 are connected to solar energy.
Out of 804 identified schools in Bungoma County, only 79 remain to be connected to the electricity grid while in Kericho 595 have power with works ongoing in 27 institutions.
Kisumu County has 429 schools connected to electricity by grid extension while In Kwale 307 schools have been connected to electricity by grid extension while 64 have been connected to electricity by solar.
Kajiado County has 239 schools connected to electricity by grid extension and 243 have been connected to solar.
Turkana has 48 schools connected to the power grid and 359 connected to solar.
In Homa Bay County 824 schools are powered by the grid extension while 18 have solar power.
Garissa County has 33 schools connected to electricity grid and 223 schools connected to solar power.
A total of 643 schools in Bomet have power now while 382 schools in Kilifi County are connected to grid power with 76 schools benefiting from solar power.
Kiambu County has 481 schools connected.
Others are: Baringo (735), Busia (426), Embu (358),Isiolo (143), Kakamega (808), Kirinyaga (192), Kisii (779), Kitui (1357), Laikipia (285), Lamu (109), West Pokot (450), Wajir (272), Vihiga (312), Uasin Gishu (404), Trans Nzoia(350), Tharaka Nithi (464), Tana River (189), Taita Taveta (192),Siaya (641), Samburu (291),Nyeri(374), Nyandarua (354), Nyamira (415), Narok (741), Nandi (746), Nakuru (675), Nairobi (204),Murang’a (481), Mombasa(90), Migori (628), Meru (599), Marsabit (205) , Makueni (775), Machakos (750) and Mandera (262).
