The government has set aside enough funds to supply electricity in all public schools across the country by the end of the 204-2015 financial year, an official has said.
Speaking to journalist at Githunguri over the weekend, Rural Electrification Authority (REA) Chairman Simon Gicheru said that a plan is in place to power all schools by the end of next near.
He said that the government has partnered with other stakeholders to ensure the programme is a success, noting that it will boost learning.
“We have set aside enough money to supply electricity to over 22,000 public primary schools across the country by next year,” said Gicheru.
The chairman said that so far, at least 18,000 primary schools have been supplied with electricity across the country.
The Chairman said that the move will boost the government’s plan to roll out free laptop project, adding that they are working hard to ensure access to electricity is made easier and affordable for the people are grass root.
He said that access to cheaper electricity will provide alternative form of energy to many rural homesteads that depend on firewood.
The official said they are working closely with the Kenya Power and Lightning Company (KPLC) to ensure people access electricity.
Gicheru launched the electricity supply programme at Githunguri primary school, which will have electricity by the time schools re-open early next year.