Principal Secretary, Eng. Joseph Mbugua, has underscored the government’s commitment to expanding Kenya’s road network during the Energy, Infrastructure and ICT public sector hearings on the Proposed FY 2026/27 and Medium Term Budget.
Speaking at KICC under the Kenya Vision 2030 framework, Eng. Mbugua highlighted roads as critical connectors of communities, drivers of productivity, and enablers of economic growth.
The report showcased the sector’s recent achievements: construction of 1,798.25 km of roads, rehabilitation of 305.87 km, and maintenance of over 130,000 km of road network.
Looking ahead, the government plans to construct 1,891 km, rehabilitate 515 km, and maintain over 89,000 km of roads, backed by a development budget of KSh. 158.3 billion and a recurrent allocation of KSh. 73.8 billion.
Eng. Mbugua emphasized innovative financing solutions, including Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), to bridge funding gaps and deliver projects aligned with the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).
The proposed budget presentation hearings provided a platform for public participation, ensuring citizens have a voice in national planning and resource allocation.
