MP MANDUKU RAISES ALARM OVER PROLONGED DELAY IN NYARIBARI MASABA LAST-MILE POWER PROJECT.

In his request to the committee, Manduku sought clarity on the reasons behind the extended timeline for the project, which is intended to extend electricity connections to households and institutions in Nyaribari Masaba. The AFD/EU Lot 7 component forms part of broader efforts supported by the Agence Française de Développement and the European Union to expand access to power in targeted areas.

The MP noted that residents in Nyaribari Masaba continue to await the realisation of the promised connections. Many households and public facilities in the constituency remain without reliable electricity despite earlier expectations that the last-mile works would advance steadily. Manduku’s intervention highlights growing concern among constituents over the slow progress.

Parliamentary procedures allow members to seek statements from departmental committees on matters of public interest affecting their areas. By directing his request to the Departmental Committee on Energy, Manduku aims to obtain official information on the current status of AFD/EU Lot 7, including any contractual, logistical or funding-related challenges that may have contributed to the delay.

Last-mile connectivity projects are designed to bridge the final gap between existing power infrastructure and end users, particularly in rural and peri-urban locations. In Nyaribari Masaba, successful completion of the initiative would support domestic lighting, small businesses, schools and health facilities. Prolonged delays risk denying communities these benefits and may affect local development plans.



Manduku’s action underscores the role of elected representatives in holding implementing agencies and relevant ministries to account. The Departmental Committee on Energy is expected to examine the request and may summon officials from the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum or the implementing agencies for further details. Such engagements typically result in reports or responses tabled in the National Assembly.

Residents of Nyaribari Masaba have previously expressed anticipation for improved electricity access under the project. The MP’s formal request brings the matter into the official parliamentary record and places pressure on stakeholders to provide updates. Any statement forthcoming from the committee will likely address timelines, remaining works and measures being taken to accelerate implementation.

The AFD/EU-supported lots form part of Kenya’s wider electrification drive, which seeks to increase national connectivity rates. Lot 7 specifically covers designated areas within Nyaribari Masaba Constituency. Delays in such projects can arise from various factors, including procurement processes, terrain challenges, material supply or coordination among partners. Manduku has called for transparency on the specific causes in this case.

As the request progresses through parliamentary channels, attention will focus on the responses provided by the relevant authorities. The MP has indicated that his constituents deserve clear information on when the last-mile connections will materialise. Further developments are anticipated once the Departmental Committee on Energy considers the matter and issues its findings or recommendations.

The intervention by the Nyaribari Masaba MP adds to ongoing discussions in the National Assembly regarding the pace of infrastructure projects financed through development partners. Reliable electricity remains a priority for many households and economic activities in the constituency. Manduku’s request seeks to ensure that the prolonged delay is addressed with urgency and accountability.

Official updates on the status of AFD/EU Lot 7 in Nyaribari Masaba will depend on the committee’s subsequent actions and any statements released by the Ministry of Energy and related agencies. The matter remains under parliamentary scrutiny following the legislator’s formal request.