Mau Mau Roads will be completed as promised, DP Kindiki assures

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured that the Mau Mau roads linking various counties in the Mt Kenya region will be completed as promised. Speaking after inspecting ongoing development projects in Nyeri County, including parts of the Mau Mau roads, Kindiki highlighted that the projects remain a top priority for the government.

He revealed that funds have been allocated for their completion within a year, with around 65 percent of the roads already finished. The Deputy President emphasized that the completed roads will improve accessibility for trade, support the transportation of cash crops, and help farmers easily reach markets on time. He inspected the progress of several Mau Mau roads, including Ihururu Junction-Kanjora-Dedan Kimathi University-Maigayuini and Ihururu Junction-Njoguini-Kahigaini Roads.

Kindiki acknowledged the significance of the Mau Mau roads in honoring Dedan Kimathi, a revered freedom fighter. In Nyeri County, the administration aims to construct 775 kilometres of roads at a cost of Sh45 billion, as part of the nationwide transformation program. The DP challenged contractors to adhere to the completion schedules and warned against laziness and subpar work.

He also announced the ongoing Affordable housing projects and Tuition Block at Nyeri Technical Institute, as well as the revival of Ruringu Stadium, all aimed at boosting the region's economy. Kindiki urged residents to focus on development and challenged opponents to present their own development records before the next elections.