Kerugoya Kutus Municipality in Kirinyaga
County has undergone major transformation through Sh 142 million programs
being undertaken by the County Government.
construction of car parks, improvement of town streets and non-motorable ways
as well as improving the drainage system in the municipality.
implemented under the Kenya Urban Support Program (KUSP) which is a collaboration
between the County Government and The World Bank.
phase one of the program is already complete while phase two will be completed
in six months’ time.
involved Ksh. 71.2 million which was used for the construction of Kutus parking
spaces, construction of Kerugoya Fresh Produce Market and building a daycare
center and a storage unit at Kaitheri Apparel Factory in Kerugoya.
brought great relief to about 1,200 traders who had been enduring harsh weather
conditions such as rain and sun while undertaking their business.
first phase of the project, the county government earned accolades from The World
Bank for prudent utilization of the funds hence qualifying for a second round
grant.
Kutus/Kerugoya Municipality was among
the seven out of 59 municipalities across the country which met the World
Bank’s minimum KUSP grant conditions hence qualifying for subsequent funding.
upgrading of selected streets and non-motorable ways to bitumen standards as
well as improving the drainage system along the highway in Kerugoya town. The
project which is expected to be complete in six months has also been funded to
the tune of Ksh. 71.2 million.
It also involves landscaping of both
sides of the highway from Baricho Junction to Co-operative Bank and
beautification of Kerugoya County Referral Hospital frontage by planting
vegetation such as grass, flowers and trees. Market sheds will also be
constructed to accommodate traders who have been selling along the streets.
benefit the town residents and traders and also improve on revenue collection
for the county. It will also create jobs for around 1,000 people through the
public and private transport services and improved trading activities around
the areas being improved.
project has become a source of income to hundreds of youth who are employed to
undertake the works
town will also improve the movement of both public and private vehicles adjacent to
the hospital while pedestrians will have adequate walking space hence won’t be
competing for space with motorists.
Samuel Mwangi, thanked the County Government for the new fresh produce market
saying that it has provided a conducive business environment for both traders
and customers. He said that before the construction of the market, traders were
using umbrellas for shade which they had to change from time to time since they
wear out quickly due to sun.
market also enables business transaction at night hence increasing business
hours.
said that the market has helped women in a great way. “Some women come to the
market with their children and whenever it rains they would really get concerned
about exposing their children to rains and cold. So the market sheds are
Godsend to our mothers”, said Janet. She added that the hygienic standards in the
market have also been raised.
municipality also boasts of a wide range of infrastructural development projects
that have been implemented within the last three years. These include the
street lighting project which has gone a long way in improving the business
working hours and enhancing security.
Corner road which is set to be complete by the end of this year is also expected
to spur more growth within the municipality while the county government
dedicates itself to construction of storm water drainage to ensure free flow of
water and prevent flooding in towns.
has also contributed to the improved municipality’s outlook through sustainable
environmental management which includes proper waste management systems as well
as undertaking landscaping and beautification projects.
the standards and improve the vibrant business community in Kerugoya is the
upcoming medical complex. It will see the elevation of Kerugoya County and
Referral Hospital to a fully-fledged Level Five facility with all the amenities
of a high-end medical facility which include an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and
High Dependency Unit (HDU), modern surgical theatres among others.
development partnership is very important in achieving the development agenda
of the county and that the county government was committed to continually
improve the county’s infrastructure as an enabler to socio-economic development
and improved livelihoods of all residents.
She reiterated the county government’s
commitment in making Kerugoya/Kutus municipality the investment hub of choice
for the business community.
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