Residents of Gichugu Constituency in Kirinyaga County is set to benefit from 55km road worth Shilling 2billion.
The road network launched will link all the wards in the constituency easing mobility and improve transportation of people good and services.
During the launch the area Member of Parliament(MP) Robert Githinji Gichimu said he has been consistently following up with relevant stakeholders to ensure that the project is delivered. He noted that the road is the longest ever to be tarmacked in Gichugu compared to past two constructions of 30km and 20km. He thanked the national government for putting funds in the project and he promised to work closely with the contractor. He asked the people on site to recruit youths from the region so that they benefit as the project progress.
The route which Has been impassable for long will boost the agricultural activities in the area. Njukiini ward MCA Fredrick Ndambiri Fundi lauded the national government for the project. He urges the residents of Njukiini to cooperate with the contractor especially in removal of trees and water pipes along the road. He added the contractor should not only give jobs to youths but also used locally available materials like murram.
The resident who turned up for the launch praise the project as game changer in transport of agricultural products.
Anne Wanjiku, resident, said they have been facing a lot of challenges ferrying products to the market. She added the even during little rains the road become impassable. She said the long awaited government promise has been fulfilled.
Another resident, Margaret Wa Ruare, said the road will ease the movement even during the night. She extended gratitude to area MP and government for tarmacking the road. Newton Njeru, Bodaboda rider, said they have been experiencing difficulties in transporting customers or vegetables to the market but with new road it will generally improve economic activities.