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- The government has allocated Ksh. 2.3 billion to revive stalled roads in Nyeri County, with completion set for August 2026.
- Deputy President Kindiki emphasized the government’s focus on infrastructure, job creation, and economic growth, dismissing political distractions.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured Kenyans that stalled road projects will be revived and completed following the government’s allocation of funds for their construction.
Speaking during an inspection tour of several road projects in Kieni Constituency, Nyeri County, Prof. Kindiki emphasized that the government, under President William Ruto, has stabilized the economy over the past two years, making resources available for infrastructure development across the country.
Among the roads inspected by the Deputy President were the: Endarasha-Charity-Gakanga-Embaringo-Kimunyuru, Mweiga-Amboni-Mbondeni-Ruiru-Karandi, Issac Camp-Mahiga-Sangare, Solio-Kabati-Gitegi, and Honi River-Wendiga Shopping Centre-Mairo roads.
These projects had stalled for six years due to financial constraints. However, the Kenya Kwanza administration has now set aside Ksh. 2.3 billion to ensure their completion by August 2026.
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“The roads had stalled since 2019 because of financial challenges. It has been six years without any construction work going on here. Today, I have come here with good news. President Ruto has stabilized the economy, and now we have adequate funds to revive this road and all the stalled roads in Nyeri County and across the country,” Prof. Kindiki announced.
In total, the government is undertaking the construction of 12 roads in Nyeri County, most of which are being revived after years of neglect due to budgetary constraints.
The Deputy President revealed that Ksh. 17 billion has been allocated to these projects, ensuring their full completion.
He assured residents that the government would closely monitor the progress of these roadworks, along with other development initiatives such as market construction and electricity connection, to guarantee timely delivery for the benefit of the people.
Beyond road infrastructure, the government is also prioritizing the expansion of water projects, economic stimulus markets, last-mile electricity connections, and job creation through the Kazi kwa Ground, Kazi Mtandaoni, and Kazi Majuu programs.
Prof. Kindiki highlighted that with the economy now stable, the government is shifting focus towards development and improving the livelihoods of Kenyans.
“The economy is now flourishing. Now it’s time for development and bettering the lives of Kenyans. We are constructing 400 new markets across the country. I will come to inspect those underway in Nyeri County, and once complete, the President will be here to launch them,” he stated.
The Deputy President reiterated the government’s commitment to economic growth and addressing the challenges facing ordinary Kenyans.
He dismissed political distractions, emphasizing that the administration is fully focused on service delivery.
“The President and the government are focused on finding solutions to the problems our people are facing. We don’t have any interest in political fights. Our focus is on expanding roads, water, electricity, and creating jobs. It is irresponsible for us to engage in politics now because doing that will make our people suffer and disrupt service delivery,” he affirmed.
With this renewed commitment to infrastructure and economic development, the Kenya Kwanza government aims to enhance the quality of life for Kenyans by ensuring long-stalled projects are finally completed.