President William Ruto has outlined a string of major government investments in Machakos County, saying the projects are part of a broader plan to raise living standards and position the region as one of the country’s fastest-growing economic hubs.
Speaking in Machakos Town, the President said the government has already pumped KSh25 billion into a mix of affordable housing units, modern markets and new student hostels developments he said are beginning to reshape both the local economy and the general quality of life for residents.
“We are committed to uplifting the living standards of the people of Machakos,” Ruto told residents who had gathered for the address.
Alongside the housing and market projects, the President said the government has allocated KSh3 billion in the upcoming 2025/2026 financial year to upgrade 360 kilometres of roads across the county.
He noted that improving road connectivity would open new economic corridors, ease the movement of goods and people, and strengthen trade within and beyond the county.
In a push to expand access to electricity, Ruto announced that 10,000 homes in Machakos will be connected to power this financial year at a cost of KSh1.4 billion. He said expanding energy access was central to the government’s development agenda.
“Electricity is no longer a preserve of a few. Every home deserves the chance to grow, to study, to do business,” he said.
Ruto also addressed a long-standing concern around water supply in Machakos Town, revealing that the government has set aside KSh700 million to compensate residents affected by the Miwongoni Dam project.
The compensation, he said, will pave the way for uninterrupted progress on the dam, which is expected to significantly ease water shortages once completed.
“These are among the many transformative projects we are implementing to position Machakos as one of the rapidly developing counties in the country,” the President said.
During the address, Ruto presented what he called the government’s “scorecard” for Machakos and assured residents that the development plan for the county remains a top priority as the administration works toward a more prosperous future for the region.
