Govt plans Ksh39B road projects to transform Meru County
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has announced a Ksh 39 billion road construction programme in Meru County as the Government moves to open up rural areas and cut transport costs, while farmers stand to benefit from newly reduced prices of fertiliser and certified maize seed. Prof Kindiki said several roads that residents had pursued for years […] The post Govt plans Ksh39B road projects to…
Meru County will benefit from a Ksh 39 billion road construction programme announced by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, aimed at improving rural access and reducing transport costs. The initiative includes several long-pursued roads, such as the Kionyo-Kanyakine-Muti O’Kiama-Ketha Kanaro-Mitunguu route, with contractors assured of project completion.
The Government plans to address infrastructure needs step by step, emphasizing the significance of long-term value over short-term political gains. Additionally, farmers will receive relief on fertiliser and maize seed costs, with a 50kg bag of subsidised fertiliser now priced at Ksh 2,000, down from Ksh 7,000 in 2022. Certified maize seed prices have also been halved, further benefiting the agricultural sector.
Other interventions in Meru include electricity connections, teacher and Community Health Promoter recruitment, classroom and laboratory construction, technical education expansion, and enhanced healthcare access through SHA. Kindiki urged leaders to focus on projects with lasting economic and social value, highlighting the importance of collaboration between leaders, citizens, and authorities in driving development.
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