Nairobi: Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary (CS) Davis Chirchir has commended the French government for pledging to fully support Kenya’s ambitious infrastructural projects across the 47 counties.
According to Kenya News Agency, Chirchir acknowledged the recent signing of a commercial contract between the State Department for Aviation and Aerospace Development, Kenya Railways, and a French consortium. This significant agreement was witnessed by President Dr. William Ruto during his visit to France, where he held bilateral talks with President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the 2026 G-7 summit.
While speaking at a thanksgiving ceremony for Kabarnet Senior Secondary School in Baringo County, Chirchir noted that the meeting between President Ruto and his French counterpart marked a crucial milestone, reflecting robust cooperation between the two nations. The CS, whose ministry benefits directly from the development deal, conveyed a message of goodwill to President Macron through the French Ambassador to Kenya, Arnaud Suquet, who attended the school’s ceremony.
Chirchir, who commissioned a borehole at Kabarnet Boys Senior School, promised to construct a one-kilometer road within the school’s compound to enhance its infrastructure. ‘I am directing the Kenya Urban Roads Authority KURA to come here in the next one week and begin the design works,’ said Chirchir, who was accompanied by Baringo Central MP Joshua Kandie and County Commissioner Wesley Mabwai.
He stated that the government has committed over Sh5.7 billion towards road development projects, including maintenance works across Baringo County during the current financial year. Major tarmac road projects such as the Marigat-Mochongoi-Karandi and Kamukunji-Kisanana-Kapkitur-Mugurin-Lake Bogoria corridor are steadily progressing. ‘Once completed, the road networks being upgraded to bitumen standards will significantly improve connectivity within Baringo and neighboring counties,’ he affirmed.
The CS also highlighted new road projects across Baringo North, Baringo South, and Tiaty constituencies, which will enhance mobility and improve access to public utilities like schools, health facilities, and markets. ‘The government through my Ministry is keen on developing infrastructural investments across the country because they greatly contribute to the laying of a strong foundation for job creation and improved quality of life, especially among the high population of Kenyans living in remote areas,’ he stated.
Chirchir further mentioned the establishment of Kabarnet University College nearly a year ago as a critical initiative to transform Baringo County. He acknowledged that work was ongoing to implement the first phase of the university project, with Sh1 billion already allocated for constructing the main complex building. Contractors are finalizing site planning before commencing main construction works.
Chirchir announced the Sh900 million Kabarnet stadium project, situated on the former ASK Baringo branch show grounds, is underway and expected to be completed within the next year under the Ministry of Defence’s supervision. ‘The university and stadium construction projects are mega developments in which the government is supervising closely to ensure timely completion because it has been championed by the people of Baringo County,’ he said.
Beyond Baringo, Chirchir noted that the government continues to improve infrastructure programmes nationwide through the expansion and modernization of strategic road corridors, aiming to enhance connectivity, reduce transport costs, and promote trade and investment. Chirchir congratulated the school’s 2025 KCSE candidates for their outstanding performance and encouraged other students to remain focused on their studies.
