Energy Minister Opiyo Wandayi announced the government has secured Sh5 billion to expand the Gogo hydro plant. The upgrade will increase power generation from two to 8.6 megawatts. The project aims to reduce power outages in the region and create jobs. Migori County has already received Sh6 billion through various electrification programs. About Sh800 million went to rural electrification efforts.
Wandayi promised more funding for counties to improve electricity connectivity nationwide. He said his ministry planted eleven million trees as of March, helping meet the national goal of 30 percent forest cover by 2030. He stressed people must nurture trees to maturity rather than just plant them. The ministry distributed 100,000 seedlings to Migori County for planting during the rainy season. These trees will help conserve the Gogo Power Plant and nearby wetlands.
Governor Ochilo Ayacko called the hydro plant expansion a life-changing project. He asked the minister to prioritize areas lacking electricity. Ayacko mentioned his administration will work with national officials on energy projects across all 12 sub-counties. The local forest cover currently sits below two percent, according to officials.
Wandayi promised more funding for counties to improve electricity connectivity nationwide. He said his ministry planted eleven million trees as of March, helping meet the national goal of 30 percent forest cover by 2030. He stressed people must nurture trees to maturity rather than just plant them. The ministry distributed 100,000 seedlings to Migori County for planting during the rainy season. These trees will help conserve the Gogo Power Plant and nearby wetlands.
Governor Ochilo Ayacko called the hydro plant expansion a life-changing project. He asked the minister to prioritize areas lacking electricity. Ayacko mentioned his administration will work with national officials on energy projects across all 12 sub-counties. The local forest cover currently sits below two percent, according to officials.
