Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has inspected the ongoing construction of the Mau Mau Lot 3 road network in Tetu Constituency, Nyeri County, saying the project will improve trade, tourism and the movement of agricultural produce once completed.
Kindiki inspected sections of the road network in Ihururu on Thursday, October 1, 2026, as the government continues to implement road infrastructure projects across Nyeri County. The inspection included the Ihururu Junction-Kanjora-Dedan Kimathi University-Maigayuini and Ihururu Junction-Njoguini-Kahigaini roads.
The Deputy President said the Mau Mau Lot 3 network in Tetu covers about 133 kilometres, with approximately 65 per cent of the works completed and opened to the public.
According to Kindiki, the improved road network will make it easier for farmers to transport cash crops, including tea and coffee, as well as milk, while also opening up the area for increased commercial activity.
He said the roads would also improve access to tourist attractions in the area, including the Dedan Kimathi Memorial Site, which commemorates the Mau Mau freedom fighter and his role in Kenya’s struggle for independence.
“We need to honour Dedan Kimathi more profoundly because of the role he played in the struggle for the liberation of our country,” Kindiki said.
The Deputy President said his inspection was undertaken at the request of President William Ruto, who tasked him with assessing the progress of the road project and reporting back to him.
Kindiki said Ruto would visit the area to officially open the road once construction is completed.
Kindiki links roads to economic growth
Kindiki said the road project should not only be viewed as an infrastructure undertaking but also as part of a broader effort to expand economic opportunities for residents.
He noted that better roads would allow farmers and traders to move their goods more efficiently while improving connectivity between communities and markets.
“When we have good roads, the country develops, the economy grows and Kenya becomes prosperous,” he said.
The Deputy President also highlighted the role played by workers involved in the project, urging them to view their contribution as part of the country’s development beyond simply earning an income.
He encouraged young people to take advantage of available employment opportunities and challenged them to avoid activities that could undermine their ability to work and contribute to the economy.
Government says road projects are resuming
Kindiki’s inspection comes amid the government’s broader push to revive stalled road projects. He said the clearance of Sh177 billion in legacy debts owed to contractors had enabled the resumption of more than 6,000 kilometres of road projects across the country.
The government has also outlined plans to tarmac about 775 kilometres of roads in Nyeri County at a projected cost of Sh45 billion, with the programme covering all six constituencies.
Government budget records also list the Construction of Mau Mau Road Lot 3 in Nyeri among funded road projects, with Sh248.7 million allocated under the 2026 roads and bridges programme.
Kindiki further urged residents to support contractors working in the area, saying successful completion of the projects would ultimately benefit the communities through improved transport and economic activity.
He said the government values workers involved in infrastructure projects and urged them to maintain a spirit of nation-building as construction continues.
The Mau Mau road programme forms part of a wider network of infrastructure projects intended to improve connectivity across the Mount Kenya region, with the Tetu roads expected to provide improved access to farms, businesses and heritage sites once fully completed.
