Big Win For Kitui County Ahead of Mashujaa Day Celebrations

One of the flagship projects is the construction of a 10,000-seater stadium, which will serve as the venue for the Mashujaa Day celebrations.

Additionally, several roads are being repaired or upgraded, new markets are being constructed, and the Umaa dam is being revived while the Affordable Housing project is underway with completion expected by the time of the national celebrations.

The Principal Secretary, accompanied by Kitui County officials, conducted site visits to inspect the progress of these projects. "The stadium construction is progressing well, and we urge the contractor to ensure timely completion before Mashujaa Day," PS Mueke stated during a press briefing. "We encourage the youth to form teams for ball and athletics games to utilize this stadium, nurture their talents, and explore economic opportunities through these sports."

During his visit to the Umaa Dam construction site, PS Mueke emphasized that the national government's primary objective is to complete the dam to provide water for domestic and irrigation use. The project is expected to cost Sh1 billion upon completion. "The national government is awaiting the e-procurement system to facilitate payment to the contractor within the next two weeks, ensuring the project's smooth execution," PS Mueke said. "I will appeal to President William Ruto to allocate additional funds to complete the dam within the next two and a half years."

The national government is also working on several other projects in Kitui County, including the construction of a sewer system and four major roads, such as the Chuluni-Zombe road and the Kibwezi-Kitui-Kabati-Mbondoni road in Mwingi West. 

Furthermore, the government has allocated funds to compensate individuals whose land was acquired during the construction of the Kenha roads.

These development projects underscore the national government's commitment to enhancing infrastructure and improving the lives of Kitui County residents.