MPs Should Okay Infrastructure Fund Bill for Accelerating Development Projects, Kindiki

Speaking during President William Ruto’s development tour of the Lower Eastern region, Prof Kindiki emphasised that the national government is determined to strengthen infrastructure in all constituencies. He highlighted the Kyandula–Kamutei–Kanyangi–Kwa Vonza–SEKU University road as priority projects that would significantly ease transportation challenges for residents once completed.

“Upon the passing of the Infrastructure Fund, we have a priority road – the Kyandula–Kamutei–Kanyangi–Kwa Vonza–SEKU University road in this constituency – that will ease transportation and travel for residents,” Prof Kindiki said. He added that the Bill seeks to enhance the country’s road network by an additional 10,000 kilometres, expand electricity connections, and support the completion of major water projects to boost agricultural productivity.

Prof Kindiki underscored that the Bill is central to the government’s broader agenda of modernising national infrastructure and improving the quality of life for communities in both rural and urban areas. He urged MPs from all political divides to consider the long-term benefits of the proposed fund and unite behind it during parliamentary debates.

Kitui South MP, Dr Rachael Kaki Nyamai, expressed strong support for the Deputy President’s call and urged constituents to grant her a fourth term to enable her to continue championing development initiatives in the area. She noted that the Infrastructure Fund Bill presents a crucial opportunity to fast-track stalled or delayed projects, particularly roads that have long been awaited by residents.

Addressing crowds gathered during the President’s tour in Kitui County, Dr Nyamai said the Bill, once presented to the National Assembly, would undergo scrutiny, debate and eventual voting—a process she insisted she must be part of to effectively represent her constituents’ interests.“The Infrastructure Fund Bill is important for residents, and I can only support its passage if I am in Parliament. Re-elect me and I will vote ‘Yes’ for this Bill so that these uncompleted roads, including the Kyandula–Kamutei–Kanyangi–Kwa Vonza–SEKU University road, can finally be completed and other infrastructural projects can progress,” she stated.

Dr Nyamai reaffirmed her commitment to lobbying for increased development funding and completing ongoing projects that she said have already begun transforming Kitui South.

She appealed to residents to evaluate her track record and give her another mandate to collaborate with the national government in delivering tangible improvements.

As the government intensifies its push for the Infrastructure Fund Bill, leaders from the region continue to express optimism that, if passed, it will address long-standing infrastructure gaps and unlock new economic opportunities for communities across Kenya.