Ruto upbeat as Illasit-Taveta road hits 48pc completion
The Head of State said since works commenced in June 2025, 48 pc of the project is now done and set for completion by March 2027. The post Ruto upbeat as Illasit-Taveta road hits 48pc completion appeared first on KBC Digital .
President William Ruto expressed satisfaction with the progress of the Ksh9.4 billion Illasit-Rombo-Chala-Njukini-Taveta road project. Speaking after inspecting the 67km construction, Ruto highlighted the road's potential to reduce travel time between Kajiado and Taita-Taveta counties from two hours to just 40 minutes. The Ksh9.4 billion project is set to be completed nine months ahead of schedule by March 2027, with 48 percent of the work now finished.
President Ruto emphasized that the road will serve as a major economic corridor, facilitating the movement of people and goods, and unlocking regional trade. Additionally, it will enhance tourism in Amboseli and Tsavo national parks and strengthen cross-border trade between Kenya and Tanzania. President Ruto also addressed residents of Oloirien, informing them about the government's investments in the county, including a Ksh13 billion road project and Ksh28 billion allocated to affordable housing, 17 modern markets, and university and college student hostels.
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