Government Commits Billions to Revive Stalled Projects, Kindiki Says During Kitui Visit
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has confirmed that the government has released billions of shillings to complete stalled infrastructure projects across Kenya. The initiative is part of a wider plan to enhance economic growth and improve access to services in underserved regions.
Speaking on Saturday during a development tour of Kitui West Constituency, Kindiki emphasized that the government is focused on grassroots priorities. He said road construction and electricity access are key areas under the administration’s recovery plan.
“We have allocated sufficient resources to revive and complete all stalled road projects countrywide and begin new ones to improve the movement of people and goods,” Kindiki stated while addressing residents.
In Kitui County, six major roads are under active construction. These include the 27-kilometer Kwa Siku–Migwani–Mbondoni Road at a cost of KSh 3.5 billion, and the Kamuwongo–Kandwia section of the Mwingi–Tseikuru Road valued at KSh 975 million. The Zombe–Chuluni Road is also under development as part of the initiative.
Kindiki confirmed that the Enziu Bridge, a vital transport link in the region that has previously faced delays, is set for completion this year. The bridge project is valued at KSh 165 million and is expected to improve connectivity for commuters and trade routes.
Electricity access was also a central focus of the tour. Kindiki announced that Kitui County has been allocated KSh 2.1 billion under the ongoing Last Mile Connectivity Programme. Kitui West Constituency alone will receive KSh 200 million to expand access to power for households currently off the grid.
Kindiki used the visit to highlight the administration’s broader Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda. He joined local leaders in supporting women-led micro and small businesses through savings and credit cooperatives (SACCOs), signaling a commitment to inclusive financial support for community enterprise.
“Our mission is to ensure no region is left behind in development. That means investing where people live and work, not just in urban centers,” Kindiki told attendees during a community engagement forum.
The Deputy President also gave updates on national programs in health, agriculture, and education during the visit. He said the government will continue to monitor the progress of these initiatives to ensure timely delivery and accountability.
Kindiki was accompanied by lawmakers and government officials including MPs Rachael Nyamai, Mwengi Mutuse, Vincent Musyoka, Fabian Kyule, Senator Beth Syengo, and Livestock Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke. Members of the Kitui County Assembly, led by Speaker Kelvin Katisya, were also present.
The tour aimed to reinforce the government’s promise to restart delayed projects and direct resources to communities that have long waited for critical infrastructure.
