Deputy President Kithure Kindiki says the government has cleared KSh177 billion in outstanding payments to road contractors, paving the way for the resumption of stalled infrastructure projects across the country.
Speaking during a public engagement rally at Kinyona Shopping Centre in Kigumo Constituency, Murang’a County, on Friday, October 9, 2026, Kindiki said the government had spent the past four years stabilising the economy and addressing financial challenges that had disrupted construction works.
The announcement comes as the government seeks to complete stalled roads while expanding investment in irrigation, electricity connectivity, markets and affordable housing.
Mau Mau Roads Programme to Resume
Kindiki assured residents that the government would complete the Kigumo section of the Mau Mau Roads Programme, covering the Ikumbi–Karinga–Kinyona–Mairi stretch.
The programme in Murang’a covers approximately 225 kilometres of roads at a cost of about KSh9 billion.
The Deputy President said the government had secured funding and paid contractors to facilitate the completion of the stalled works.
The wider Mau Mau roads network was launched under former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s administration but experienced delays, including disruptions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and outstanding contractor payments.
Kindiki said the government was committed to completing the remaining works and improving connectivity for residents.
Murang’a to Get More Road Upgrades
The Deputy President said the government had also prioritised the tarmacking of an additional 1,285 kilometres of roads in Murang’a County at an estimated cost of KSh56 billion.
The proposed road works are intended to improve transport links, ease movement between communities and support economic activities across the county.
Kindiki urged road contractors to support local communities through corporate social responsibility initiatives, including improvements to schools and other public institutions.
He called on elected leaders to work with road authorities and contractors to identify institutions and community projects that could benefit from the initiatives.
KSh293 Million Irrigation Project Launched
During the visit, Kindiki launched the Kinyona–Karinga Irrigation Project, valued at KSh293 million.
The project is expected to benefit 1,500 households by providing irrigation water for approximately 750 acres of farmland.
It aims to improve access to reliable water for agriculture, allowing farmers to expand production, grow higher-value crops and increase household incomes.
The investment forms part of wider efforts to improve agricultural productivity and livelihoods in Murang’a County.
Residents Warned About Heavy Rains
Kindiki also urged residents to remain alert as the rainy season approaches, noting that parts of Murang’a have previously experienced mudslides that damaged homes and property.
He advised residents to follow safety instructions issued by security officers and relevant authorities, including temporary evacuation orders where necessary.
Residents were urged to prioritise their safety and remain away from dangerous areas until authorities confirm that conditions are safe.
Government Expands Markets and Housing Projects
The Deputy President said the government was constructing 27 markets across Murang’a County to provide traders with better working environments and improve conditions for small-scale businesses.
He also cited nine affordable housing projects and eight student hostel projects underway in technical training institutes across the county.
Kindiki urged elected leaders, chiefs and village elders to help communicate government development programmes to residents. He noted that chiefs and village elders had begun receiving stipends to support their work.
He also commended Murang’a leaders working with the national government and called for politics centred on development records and service delivery rather than personal attacks and division.
Kindiki Reaffirms Fight Against Illicit Alcohol
On the fight against illicit alcohol, Kindiki reaffirmed the government's commitment to eliminating alcoholic products that pose serious health risks, particularly to young people.
He said the government would not tolerate products that threaten the health and future of the country’s youth.
The announcements during the Murang’a visit covered road construction, irrigation, markets, housing, student accommodation and public safety as the government pursues its development agenda.
