President William Ruto flags off materials for the Chungani Village Last Mile Connectivity Project in Msambweni Constituency on September 29,2026/HANDOUT

President William Ruto has flagged off materials for the Chungani Village Last Mile Connectivity Project in Msambweni Constituency, marking the start of works on the Sh15.05 million project.

The project is expected to connect 135 households to electricity and expand access to power in the coastal community.

President William Ruto flags off materials for the Chungani Village Last Mile Connectivity Project in Msambweni Constituency on September 29,2026/HANDOUT
President William Ruto flags off materials for the Chungani Village Last Mile Connectivity Project in Msambweni Constituency on September 29,2026/HANDOUT

The Chungani project is among 45 Last Mile Connectivity projects being implemented by the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) in Kwale County.


REREC Chief Executive Officer Dr Rose Mkalama takes President William Ruto and other dignitaries through the Corporation's ongoing projects in Kwale County on September 29,2026/HANDOUT


REREC Chief Executive Officer Dr Rose Mkalama takes President Willia(centr) with her team in Kwale County on September 29,2026/HANDOUT
The 45 projects are targeting a total of 3,654 households across the county as part of efforts to expand electricity access to more communities.
President William Ruto speaks to residents in Msambweni Constituency on September 29,2026/HANDOUT

In Msambweni Constituency, nine Last Mile Connectivity projects are at various stages of construction. The projects are targeting 1,549 households, including beneficiaries of the Chungani Village project.

During the flag-off ceremony, REREC Chief Executive Officer Dr Rose Mkalama took President Ruto through the Corporation's ongoing projects in Kwale County.

Mkalama highlighted the progress being made by REREC in expanding electricity access to communities across the county.

The Chungani project will add to ongoing efforts to increase household electricity connections through the Last Mile Connectivity programme.