To accelerate the economic transformation of the Country, the government is investing in the construction of enabling infrastructure to support the local value chains that contribute to wealth generation and overall economic development of citizens from the grassroots.
Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki announced this major reforms on Saturday evening during a visit to Kwa Mutonga in Kitui West Constituency. He said the national government had allocated substantial resources to revive stalled road projects and initiate new ones across the country.
The DP emphasized that these projects were essential for enhancing local value chains and driving economic transformation.“In Kitui County alone, we are constructing six major roads, including the 27-kilometre Kwa Siku Migwani Mbondoni Road at a cost of KSh 3.5 billion, and the Kamuwongo Kandwia section of the Mwingi Tseikuru Road, which will cost KSh 975 million,” said the Deputy President.
Kindki noted that the Zombe Chuluni Road and the Enziu Bridge expected to be completed this year at a cost of KSh 165 million, key to improving accessibility and safety for area residents.
Under the ongoing Last Mile Electricity Connectivity Programme, Kitui County had received KSh 2.1 billion to connect more households to the power grid. Of this amount, KSh 200 million is earmarked for Kitui West Constituency.
Beyond infrastructure, the Deputy President praised local women’s groups for their entrepreneurial efforts and joined other leaders in supporting Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) through their SACCOs.
He also took time to update residents on the progress of various national government programmes and pledged continued support for Kitui’s development agenda.
The Deputy President was accompanied by several leaders including MPs Rachael Nyamai (Kitui South), Mwengi Mutuse (Kibwezi West), Vincent Musyoka (Mwala), Fabian Kyule (Kangundo) among others.
