Jakarta:Trans Nzoia Residents are set to benefit as the government announces an allocation of Sh18 billion for infrastructure development, which includes eight road projects spanning 292 kilometers across the county.
According to Kenya News Agency, President William Ruto highlighted the importance of these projects in enhancing connectivity, easing the movement of people and farm produce, and linking communities to essential services. He made these remarks during an inspection of the Endebess-Kolongei-Matumbei-Salama Road, a 20-kilometer stretch under construction at the cost of Sh1 billion.
President Ruto recalled the commencement of the Endebess-Suam Road during his tenure as Deputy President and emphasized the government’s commitment to its completion. Additionally, construction has started on the Endebess-Bwala-Matumbei-Posta Road, funded at Sh1.2 billion, with completion expected within a year.
Beyond road developments, the government is also focusing on social infrastructure. A budget of Sh2 billion has been allocated for the establishment of 14 modern markets in areas such as Suam, Cherangany, Kiminini, Endebess, and Kwanza to provide traders with all-weather working spaces.
In terms of student accommodation, the Kitale National Polytechnic will receive a new hostel to house 4,500 students, as part of an initiative to expand housing in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions. President Ruto stressed the importance of ensuring that TVETs and polytechnics in Trans Nzoia have access to decent housing facilities for students.
Overall, these investments aim to ensure that Trans Nzoia is well-integrated into the national development agenda.
