C&P:The programme allows qualifying residents to pay a minimal charge of Shs.1,16 0 per connection he said. The World Bank through GPOBA contributes US$ 225(Shs.19,350), while Kenya Power contributes Shs.11,970 per connection making up the standard capital contribution of Shs.32,480 per connection.
He said area residents will be connected to prepaid meters and the connection fee of Shs.1,160 will then be recovered from the customerās purchase of prepaid tokens for a period of 12 months. This translates to Shs.100 per month.
The programme is also being implemented in informal settlements and low income areas in West Region including Marachi in Busia County; Obunga, Nyalenda, Kaloleni and Bandani in Kisumu County; Amalemba in Kakamega County, Kiumba in Rusinga Island and six landing beaches in Mfangano Island.
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