Ruto announces Ksh15B road investment in Taita-Taveta
President William Ruto has announced a Ksh15 billion investment in roads across Taita-Taveta County as the government steps up infrastructure development in the region. Ruto made the announcement on Saturday, September 26, 2026, while inspecting the construction of the 57 km Bura-Mto Mwagodi road in Mbale, Wundanyi Constituency. The president said the road, which is […]
President William Ruto has revealed a Ksh15 billion investment in road infrastructure across Taita-Taveta County, as part of the government's efforts to bolster regional development. During a visit to inspect the 57 km Bura-Mto Mwagodi road in Mbale, Wundanyi Constituency, Ruto announced the funds would be used to upgrade the road network in the county.
The Ksh2 billion Bura-Mto Mwagodi road, which had been stalled for nearly a decade, was identified as a key project in the investment. Ruto emphasized the importance of the project in improving connectivity between Wundanyi and the Voi-Taveta-Holili highway, thereby boosting economic opportunities in the highlands of Taita-Taveta.
He expressed surprise at the poor condition of the road, which had been previously assured to be in good shape. The investment also includes the 60 km Illasit-Rombo-Njukini-Taveta road, which is progressing towards linking Taita-Taveta with Kajiado County. Other projects in the pipeline include the Cess-Lake Jipe road, Maungu-Kasigau road, and the 18 km Voi-Sagalla road.
Ruto's development tour across the Coast region is set to address land ownership and major infrastructure projects, including roads, in Taita-Taveta, Kwale, Kilifi, Mombasa, Tana River, and Lamu counties.
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