President Uhuru Kenyatta on 6th December commissioned a key road that will accelerate economic growth of the lower eastern region and improve the lives of residents.The upgrading to bitumen standards of the 192-kilometre road, which runs from Kibwezi through Ikutha,
192-kilometre road will be tarmacked., which runs from Kibwezi through Ikutha,
The road runs from Kibwezi through Ikutha, Mutomo, Kitui town and Kabati to Migwani. will cost Sh18.4 billion.
Speaking after the launch, the president said that the road will cost Sh18.4 billion.
Andressing people at the launch in Mutomo, Kitui County, President Kenyatta said upgrading the road fulfils one of the Jubilee government’s social and economic goals for the region.
The President sait the “major artery” t will open up the counties of Kitui, Makueni and Machakos for rapid development.“This road will bring down transport costs and attract investors leading to
“This road will bring down transport costs and attract investors leading to creation of employment for the youth in the region and beyond. For a long time the people of this region have wanted to see this road tarmacked. We are now fulfilling that dream,” he said.