Lari:Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki has recently inspected development projects in Lari Constituency, Kiambu County, which include the Nyambari Economic Stimulus Program (ESP) Market and the Nyambari-Uplands-Kambaa-Githunguri road. During his visit, Kindiki emphasized the government’s commitment to enhancing infrastructure, expanding economic opportunities, and strengthening livelihoods in the region.
According to Kenya News Agency, Kindiki was accompanied by Lari MP Mburu Kahangara and other local leaders. He assured continued investment in roads, markets, and agricultural support programs to stimulate economic activity. The government plans to build more roads in the area and distribute agricultural resources like semen and animal feeds while reducing fertilizer costs.
The Nyambari ESP Market, a two-storey facility in Lari Kirenga Ward, will host approximately 120 traders. It includes features such as a mothers’ room, children’s play area, social hall, storage rooms, and ICT hubs, aiming to support digital transformation and economic activities. The construction has already generated over 100 jobs and is expected to be completed in two months.
Kindiki also announced plans for additional markets in the constituency, including one at Kagaa in Kamburu Ward, with the Soko Mjinga Market nearing completion. These investments aim to provide traders with better working spaces and enhance connections between farmers, traders, and consumers.
MP Mburu Kahangara acknowledged the projects’ response to longstanding infrastructure and trading needs. He highlighted that the modern markets would provide a structured environment for traders and support farmers reliant on markets for their produce.
During the inspection, Kindiki also reviewed the construction of the 15-kilometer Nyambari-Uplands-Kambaa-Githunguri road, part of a broader 53-kilometer road network project. The government has already tarmacked the Nyambari-Kijabe-Mai Mahiu Road and plans to upgrade the Kinale-Kiracha road. The Rironi-Mau Summit highway dualling is progressing, expected to expand into a four-lane and, in some sections, a six-lane highway, costing Sh20 billion.
Figures presented during the inspection indicate that 1,656 kilometers of new roads are being constructed in Kiambu County at a cost of Sh152 billion, with 368 kilometers already completed. These road projects aim to improve connectivity, reduce transport challenges, and facilitate the movement of agricultural produce.
Kindiki reiterated that ongoing infrastructure investments would complement agricultural initiatives by enhancing links between production areas and markets, aligning with government efforts to bolster local economies and improve market access.
