Residents in Mathioya celebrated the launch to construct the stalled Kamagogo–Kiriko–Kagumoini–Chui–Karugia road, after it stalled two decades ago.
After the broken promises by politicians, residents expect the completion of the 15 kilometres road, to ease transportation of goods to the market and people across the constituency and beyond.
The project to be undertaken by KeRRA will cost Sh 1 billion as the Mathioya MP Edwin Mugo and his Ndia counterpart George Kariuki, also the Chair of the Parliamentary Committee on Roads and Infrastructure assured the community that the project will be completed.
Speaking at Kiriko grounds, Mugo acknowledged the hardships residents have endured over the years due to the poor state of the road.
“ The road has been a major barrier to development, limiting access to markets, healthcare, and other essential services,” said Mugo, adding that the road had remained impassable, a barrier to opportunity, growth and dignity.
Since Mugo was elected over 372km of roads have been rehabilitated to murram standard to boost agricultural transport, particularly in rural areas.
Ndia MP assured residents that the government is committed to completing all stalled road projects across the country to ease the movement of goods to the markets.
“ The funds collected through the fuel levy will be released to contractors to ensure timely completion of such projects. No project will stall as the committee is ready to play its oversight role,” said Kariuki.
A resident, Jane Wairimu, expressed optimism but urged the government to follow through on its promise. She noted that the road had been launched twice before, only for the project to stall.
The residents welcomed the move saying the completion of the road and its feeder links will significantly improve their lives and support local farmers.
“If successfully completed, the project is expected to mark a turning point for Mathioya connecting communities, boosting economic activities and restoring hope to a region that has waited far too long,” said Wairimu.
