Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki has inspected the ongoing construction of a 53-kilometre road in Gichugu Constituency, Kirinyaga County, being implemented at a cost of Sh2 billion.
Construction of the Piai-Mbiri-Ngiriambu-Kiamutugu-Muchagara-Karumandi-Gatugura-Thumaita-Kamugunda-Kamweti-Kavote-Kimunye road will benefit residents by opening up access to Kiamwathi Senior School and will also promote connectivity between the communities along the way.
The project will also form part of the government’s wider initiative of upgrading rural roads and spurring economic growth in Kirinyaga County.
“The road is part of 571 kilometres of road prioritized for tarmacking in Kirinyaga County at a cost of 42 billion shillings, out of which the tarmacking of 472 kilometres is ongoing at a cost of 37 billion shillings,” he said
Meanwhile, the Deputy President expressed the administration’s determination to fulfill its campaign promises, which include construction of new roads in rural areas to enable residents realize economic benefits from economic activities.
He said development commitments are carried out all over the country with single projects that met the needs of communities.
Better roads will make it easier to transport farm produce, link people in rural areas to markets and other amenities, and help people running businesses.
Kindiki was joined during the inspection on Friday, October 16, by Gichugu MP Gichimu Githinji, Principal Secretary for Public Health Mary Muthoni, Principal Secretary for Energy Alex Wachira, Members of the County Assembly, professionals, and grassroots leaders.
