Kisii University students may not be subjected to constant power blackouts manifested in Kisi town following installation of a 250MW generator yesterday.
In a short ceremony presided over by the institution’s Vice Chancellor Prof John Akama, the management said the project will help combat constant power blackout in the South Nyanza town that has remained unresolved for a long time.
“This generator will be helpful to [the] student fraternity, especially during blackouts," the university boss said.
"We understand the county government has been engaging people from Kenya Power but the issue of power blackout has not been solved completely.”
The don urged students to take advantage of the generator and do extra academic work, especially intensive research during blackouts.
“There will be no more complaints as before. I think we have replaced the small generators and you have the responsibility to take advantage and do more research,” he added.
The students' chairman, Rodgers Nyanumba, hailed the management for what he termed ‘long overdue process' and urged the management to remain focused on fulfilling urgent needs of students.
“We are very happy with Prof Akama and the entire leadership. I think we are moving towards the best direction. We hope they will fulfill more promises to students fraternity. As students, we will take advantage of adequate lights,” he said.
The move was also lauded by the students, who said most of projects that need electricity will be accomplished in time.