Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has announced a fresh push to fast-track rural electrification and road construction in Baringo County, outlining ongoing projects worth billions that are aimed at improving livelihoods, boosting local economies, and expanding access to essential services.
Speaking during a development tour of Kapkararam in Mogotio Constituency on Friday, Kindiki said the government is prioritising electricity connectivity as a key driver of growth at the grassroots, while also reviving stalled infrastructure works following the settlement of long-standing contractor debts.
He said electrification efforts in Baringo are already underway, with projects valued at Sh712 million spread across several constituencies. The programme is expected to connect about 4,000 homes, businesses, institutions, and social facilities to the national grid.
In Mogotio Constituency, 17 Last Mile Electrification projects are in progress, targeting close to 1,000 households at a cost of Sh145 million. Kindiki also launched the Kipkararam Last Mile Electrification Project, describing it as part of a broader plan to achieve universal access to electricity.
“Rural electrification lights our homes to give dignity to families, enables kids to study in the evenings, facilitates micro businesses like barber shops, salons and welding workshops to thrive,” he said.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki inspects Kapkararam Last Mile Electricity Supply Project in Baringo County on Friday, April 17, 2026. PHOTO/DPCS
The Deputy President noted that expanding electricity access remains central to improving living standards and unlocking economic opportunities in rural communities.
Alongside power connectivity, Kindiki pointed to major road works in the region, saying they are designed to open up the county to trade and ease movement. He highlighted the 78-kilometre Mogotio–Lake Bogoria–Kapkitur–Kisanana–Kamukunji road, which is currently under construction at a cost of Sh3.7 billion.
“This is one of the investments the Government is making in Baringo County where 854 kilometers of tarmac roads are under construction at a cost of 32 billion shillings,” he said.
He explained that the projects form part of a wider national infrastructure plan aimed at improving connectivity and supporting economic activity across rural areas.
Kindiki further said the government’s decision to clear pending payments owed to contractors has played a key role in getting stalled road projects back on track across the country.
“The clearance of Sh177 billion of debts owed to contractors since 2021 has enabled resumption of construction works of roads across the country,” he said.
He urged contractors handling the projects to stick to agreed timelines and maintain quality standards, adding that the government will closely monitor implementation to ensure value for money.
The Deputy President also called for greater involvement of local communities in the projects, saying residents, especially the youth, should benefit through employment and business opportunities created by the ongoing works.
Kindiki was accompanied by Mogotio MP Reuben Kiborek, Tiaty MP William Kamket, local leaders, and residents during the launch and inspection of the electrification projects.
The visit comes as the government steps up its rural development agenda, focusing on electricity access, road networks, and economic empowerment. Officials say the combined investments are meant to improve service delivery, bridge the gap between rural and urban areas, and support long-term growth in counties such as Baringo.
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