We have enough resources to complete stalled projects - Wandayi

Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has reassured Kenyans that all stalled projects under his ministry will be completed as planned.

Wandayi said they have adequate resources to cater for these projects which are spread in all parts of the country whether undertaken by the national government or development partners.

"We have had a little challenge in the past due to budgetary constraints,” Wandayi said.

“In consultation with the National Treasury, we have been assured that enough resources will be allocated and that no government project will be a white elephant.”

The CS said the provision of appropriate energy-related infrastructure was critical to the country's industrialisation clamour and, therefore, a must-do if the dreams were to be realised.

"Energy is a key enabler and consideration in the quest for industrialization, and therefore, it would be double speak to talk of industrialization without requisite energy infrastructure," he added.

Wandayi was speaking at Kawi House when he hosted a section of Members of the National Assembly from the Rift Valley who paid him a courtesy call.

The MPs led by Tinderet MP Julius Melly had sought an inquiry from the CS about the stalled project under his jurisdiction.

Melly emphasised the need to have the projects completed to save taxpayers money that has already been spent on them.

He said the revival of the projects would also provide the youth with an opportunity to gainfully engage during the life of the project.

"We need to address the ballooning number of unemployed youth by reviving these projects," he added.

Among these projects are power connections in various parts of the country which was recently launched by President William Ruto.

By 2025, Kenya aims to connect approximately 10 million households to the national electricity grid through the Last Mile Connectivity Project, aiming to bridge the electricity gap and improve living standards, particularly in remote areas.