President William Ruto has announced a major revival of stalled road projects nationwide, following the settlement of Ksh 900 billion debt owed to contractors.
The move has enabled construction firms to return to sites with more than 6,000 km of roads currently under construction across the country.
Speaking in Kericho County during his development tour, Ruto assured the people of Kericho an investment of Ksh 22 billion for a 300km road in the county will be built, which will help in improve connectivity and strengthen the local economy.
He launched the construction of the 53 km Sabunit-Kapkondor/Furaha-Hill Tea Access Road in Kipkelion East, Kericho County, at a cost of Ksh 3 billion.
The road is expected to connect tea farmers and producers to processing facilities and markets, cutting transport costs and ensuring improved access to schools, health facilities and other essential services.
Alongside road projects, President Ruto also launched the Kipkelion Last Mile Connectivity Project, aimed at expanding electricity access to households and businesses. This initiative is designed to boost productivity, support small enterprises and improve living standards in the rural communities.
The President’s revival of projects and launch of construction roads aims to strengthen local economies, empower farmers and improve the daily lives of Kenyan citizens.
