Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has outlined a series of ongoing government projects in Nyeri County, including the construction of a Sh324 million modern market, new roads, affordable housing units and electricity connections.
Speaking in Nyeri Town on Thursday, October 1, 2026, Kindiki said the Nyeri Modern Market is expected to be completed within three months and will provide trading space for more than 1,000 traders.
According to Kindiki, the main section of the market will accommodate more than 750 traders, while a smaller market will provide additional space for about 300 traders.
The Deputy President said the market was part of a wider government programme to construct more than 13 markets across Nyeri County.
The projects include markets in Ihururu in Tetu, Kiaragua, Narumoru and Mweiga in Kieni, Field Marshal Muthoni and Nyeri Modern Market in Nyeri Town, Karatina in Mathira, Othaya Modern Market and Gakindu Market in Mukurwe-ini.
Kindiki said the markets were intended to provide traders with better facilities while creating opportunities for businesses and improving the environment in which traders operate.
New road links Nyeri Town to Sagana-Karatina corridor
Kindiki also announced progress on a major road project linking Nyeri Town to the wider central Kenya transport network.
He said the road network had been developed in phases by successive administrations, starting with the construction of Thika Road and its extension towards Kenol, followed by the Kenol-Makutano-Sagana corridor.
According to Kindiki, the government has now begun work on the section from Marwa through Nyeri Town to Dedan Kimathi University.
He said the decision to route the road through Nyeri Town followed concerns from residents that the town needed to remain an important commercial centre.
The Deputy President also highlighted other smaller roads being constructed within Nyeri Town, including the route from the Power area through Muruguru Girls towards KenGen.
He said Sh163 million had been allocated for the completion of the road.
Kindiki orders contractor to begin road works
Kindiki also revisited a road project he said he had previously promised residents during the burial of MCA Kanyari.
The road will connect Ngangarithi to Kandara, Kandara to Githaithiini and Githaithiini to Gicharaini.
The Deputy President said he had arrived in Nyeri with the contractor and instructed Duncan Maina Mathenge to ensure construction begins immediately.
“I do not want the day we come here with the President and the rest of our leaders to ask for votes to find you asking us about that road,” Kindiki said.
“We will make sure it is constructed and completed before we come to ask for your votes.”
Sh2.3bn affordable housing project
Kindiki further highlighted the government’s affordable housing programme in Blue Valley, where two phases are under development.
He said Phase One consists of 361 housing units being constructed at a cost of Sh877 million, while Phase Two will deliver 468 additional units at a cost of Sh1.5 billion.
The projects, he said, were creating employment opportunities for young people while providing housing and business opportunities for residents.
At the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), Kindiki said the government was constructing a tuition block at a cost of Sh20 million.
About 50 young people are currently working on the project, according to the Deputy President.
12,000 households targeted for electricity connections
Kindiki also announced continued investment in electricity connectivity across Nyeri County.
He said Sh650 million had been allocated to connect an additional 12,000 households to electricity across the county.
Nyeri Town Constituency has been allocated Sh69 million to connect 815 households that are yet to access electricity.
The Deputy President said increased electricity connectivity would support households, education and economic activities.
Kindiki calls for issue-based politics
The Deputy President also addressed the political contest in the Mount Kenya region, calling for leaders to focus on their development records rather than insults and violence.
He challenged political leaders seeking elective positions to explain what they had delivered to residents during their time in leadership.
“When those competing with us come here, before they start with insults or calling leaders names, ask them what work they have done for the people,” Kindiki said.
He said his approach would be to continue pursuing development while promoting unity among communities in the Mount Kenya region.
“My work now is to continue working, to bring our people together and unite everyone. Agikuyu, Aembu, Ameru, we are all one,” he said.
Kindiki said he would continue pushing for development projects across the region, including roads, markets and electricity.
“If the competition is about work, I will compete,” he said, adding that he would not participate in politics centred on insults or violence.
His remarks came as he continued a tour of Nyeri County to inspect and announce progress on government development projects, with infrastructure and economic projects forming a central theme of his engagements with residents.