President woos Ukambani with tarmacking of Kibwezi-Migwani road at a cost of Sh18.4 billion

Residents of Ukambani are a happy lot, thanks to president Uhuru Kenyatta goodies, which is sure to open up the region and accelerate economic growth.

President Uhuru, launched the tarmacking of the 192 kilometre road which runs from Kibwezi through Ikutha, Mutomo, Kitui town, Kabati to Migwani for a cost Sh18.4 billion.

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Speaking after the launch at Mutomo township in Kitui County, Uhuru said upgrading of the road fulfills one of the Jubilee Government’s social economic goals for the region.

The President termed the road ‘a major artery’ saying its impact will be tremendous.

“This road will bring down transport costs and attract investors leading to creation of employment for the youth in the region and beyond,” Uhuru said as quoted by the Star.

The road is expected to open up the counties of Kitui, Makueni and Machakos for rapid development.

The president said, his government was a listening government and finally it was delivering on its promise to the residents.

“For a long time the people of this region have wanted to see this road tarmacked. We are now fulfilling that dream.”

The project consists of the construction and rehabilitation of the existing road to an international trunk road standard with seven metres wide single carriageway and two meters wide shoulders on each side.

The road is part of the Mombasa-Isiolo-Addis Ababa road transport corridor and will include construction of township roads in Kibwezi, Ikutha, Mutomo and Kitui towns.

Deputy President William Ruto, who accompanied the President, added that the Jubilee government wants the Kibwezi-Migwani road tarmacked for the benefit of the people of the region.

“What is important to us is that we are constructing this road. It does not matter if some people will claim credit for it. The truth will always come to the open,” he said.

Kitui leaders including, Senator David Musila and Kitui South MP Rachel Nyamai, thanked Uhuru for launching the construction of the road that will boost the economy of the three Ukambani counties.

Other speakers were available were Makueni governor, Kivutha Kibwana,  Machakos governor, Alfred Mutua and Kitui deputy Governor Peninah Malonza among others.