The President flags off last-mile power connectivity and new road construction as Kisii County watches closely ahead of the 2027 general election
By James Mwangi
President William Ruto on Tuesday flagged off the Last Mile Electricity Connectivity Project in Bobasi Constituency, Kisii County, committing KSh 95 million to connect 1,600 households to the national grid in a region that will be fiercely contested in the August 2027 general election.
Speaking at the launch, Ruto framed the investment in economic terms. “Reliable power is a critical factor in our effort to boost manufacturing and value addition, supporting small businesses, creating economic opportunities and improving livelihoods,” he said.
The President also launched construction of the Nyagesa-Rianyamanga road at Kabosi and the Nyakeyo-Nyamasege road in South Mugirango, both in Kisii County. “Road development provides a solid foundation for easy movement of people, goods and services, and accelerated trade and investment,” Ruto said. “We are committed to ensuring that every region in Kenya has a reliable road network.”
With the 2027 election drawing closer, the flurry of infrastructure activity in the populous Gusii region signals an intensifying political courtship of a vote-rich constituency that no serious presidential contender can afford to ignore.
Some of the moments as captured in pictures
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