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Title:
An Analysis of Electrification in Kenya

Authors:
Tex Antony Marigi Wambui

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Tex Antony Marigi Wambui
Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, Georgia

MLA 8
Wambui, Tex Antony Marigi. "An Analysis of Electrification in Kenya." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, vol. 9, no. 11, Nov. 2024, pp. 5100-5141, doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2024.v09i11.009. Accessed Nov. 2024.
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Wambui, T. (2024, November). An Analysis of Electrification in Kenya. Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, 9(11), 5100-5141. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2024.v09i11.009
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Wambui, Tex Antony Marigi. "An Analysis of Electrification in Kenya." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research 9, no. 11 (November 2024), 5100-5141. Accessed November, 2024. https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2024.v09i11.009.

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ABSTRACT:
In today’s interconnected global landscape, the pursuit of equitable technology accessibility stands as a paramount objective, especially in regions facing developmental challenges such as Kenya. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), recognizing the global significance of these issues, plays a key role in addressing them. This research centers on Kenya’s imperative need for energy access and its profound implications for bridging the digital equity gap, especially in education and economic development.

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