The national government is currently implementing various projects amounting to over Sh11 billion, said president William Ruto when he inspected and launched several projects in the area.
Among the projects that the government is undertaking include tarmacking of roads, construction of markets and affordable housing in several towns spread across the county.
On roads, Ruto officially launched the tarmacking of Emali-Ukia road at a cost of Sh1.1 billion that is expected to be completed in the next 24 months. the phase 1 of the project that is 20 kilometres will end at Matiliku town
However, the president disclosed that he will come next year and launch the phase 2 tarmacking of the road that will spur development from Makueni to Machakos, and Kajiado counties.
“I will come back in January 2026 when I will launch the tarmacking of the phase 2 of the road. I will also launch the tarmacking of Ukia-Kyambeke road,” said Ruto while addressing residents in Emali town on Wednesday.
The President disclosed that the government is tarmacking the Tawa-Itangini at a cost of Sh2.5 billion. The project is ongoing.
On affordable housing, Ruto said that the government is constructing affordable housing in Wote town at a cost of Sh2.2 billion and also a total of Sh1.008 billion will be spent in construction of hostels in 7 institutions in the county whereby each will get Sh144 million.
Among the institutions to benefit include Kenya Medical Training Colleges (KMTC) in Makueni, Kilungu, Makindu, Kilungu and Mbooni Campuses and Wote Technical Training Institute (WTTI), David Wambuli, Kilome and Seku technical in the area.
by Patrick Nyakundi
