: National goal is to achieve 100% universal electrification by 2020. The present level of access to electricity for households is estimated to be over 50%. Connection however has largely been by grid. To achieve 30% penetration of rural electrification via renewable energy technologies by 2020 It is recommended that i. ii. iii. The universal access to electrification via the National Electrification Scheme be by both grid extension and decentralised minigrid and microgrid energy systems including renewable energy. iii. Government ensures that sufficient funding is available for the National Electrification Scheme. V. Government sustains its commitment to achieving the National Electrification Scheme objective of 100% universal electrification by 2020. Government establishes a Rural Electrification Board with a Rural ElectrificationFund to manage and coordinate the rural electrification component of the National Electrification Scheme. Government supports local agencies to solicit funding from the international donor facilities such as the Global Environment Facility and the Clean Development Mechanism.