Government moves to accelerate completion of development project
The government is stepping up efforts to accelerate the completion of infrastructure projects across the country by clearing outstanding payments owed to contractors and ensuring adequate funding for ongoing works. Deputy President Professor Kithure Kindiki says the government has so far paid 179 billion shillings in outstanding bills owed to contractors undertaking road projects. Kindiki […] The…
The Kenyan government is taking decisive action to expedite the completion of infrastructure projects nationwide by addressing outstanding payments to contractors and securing necessary funding for ongoing works, according to Deputy President Professor Kithure Kindiki. So far, the government has disbursed 179 billion shillings in resolved invoices to firms working on road projects.
Kindiki announced increased funding to support the completion of current initiatives and the launch of new developments, emphasizing that swift payment practices will prevent project delays and ensure Kenyans receive their infrastructure investments on time. During a tour in Maragua Constituency, Kindiki inspected the progress of the Gakoigo Stadium construction and the Mbombo-Kwa Thamaki Road project, allocating 1.2 billion shillings for the latter and mandating completion within a year.
The government's development agenda, outlined in a five-year plan, encompasses crucial sectors like roads, markets, sports facilities, affordable housing, and hostels, among other projects. Kindiki highlighted the importance of local communities gaining direct benefits from government projects, particularly through employment for young people in project areas.
He also directed contractors to adhere to timelines and maintain quality standards. Additionally, Kindiki urged residents in disaster-prone zones to heed security and disaster-response agencies' warnings ahead of the anticipated El Niño rains, promising government assistance to mitigate potential losses. Farmers in agricultural-rich regions were encouraged to capitalize on the rains to boost their production, ensuring the nation's food security.
Kindiki reiterated the government's commitment to providing farmers with affordable certified seeds and farm inputs. He also called for national unity and constructive politics, deeming political discord a hindrance to progress. Kindiki was joined by Maragua MP Mary Waithera and Kangema MP Peter Kihungi during the inspection tour.
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