Two rural roads in Kiharu will be tarmacked, with the locals asked to cooperate to ensure completion of the projects.
In a public participation exercise on the two roads, namely Gaitheri-Thuita and Karichiungu/Karingu/ Gatheru/Gitui/ Kirogo roads in Gaturi and Wangu wards the residents were asked to cooperate with the contractors to ensure completion to serve the large population.
Ndindi speaking at Gaitheri and Gitui markets in Gaturi and Wangu wards, said the leaders are duty bound to involve the locals in the development programme to enhance transparency. Three weeks ago, Ndindi pleaded with his colleagues’ parliamentarians to return and work with their constituents after a fallout on the Finance Bill 2024/2025.
The two projects are facilitated by Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) as the contractors prepare their operating sites. ” The residents must be aware of the government-initiated development programme near them. The leaders are demanded by the constitution to involve the public in planning of the programmes,” said Ndindi, also chairman to the Budget and Appropriation committee.
During the public participation, Gaturi ward residents pleaded with Ndindi’s office to fast-track connection of electricity and piped water in their homes to end their suffering. They told the MP that the amount of money charged by the service providers was too high forcing many to remain out of reach.
He assured residents in Murang’a, Kiambu, Nyeri and Nyandarua counties Mt Kenya residents that Mau Mau road which had stalled will be completed after Sh5 billion were set aside. On Mau Mau road, Ndindi assured residents in Murang’a, Kiambu, Nyeri and Nyandarua counties Mt Kenya residents that Mau Mau road which had stalled will be completed after Sh5 billion were set aside.
” This road will unlock opportunities which must be completed this time as it helps in the movement of farm produce among other goods,” he said. At the same time, he disclosed that Kiharu Technical and Vocation College was being mentored by Murang’a University of Technology (MUT).
He said the college opened a year ago will be home to thousands of learners, owing to many programmes that will be launched. “We are working on constructions of hostels that will accommodate the students in the college and the community should do the same to earn extra coin in the future,” said the MP.
At Gitui market the locals’ expressed concerns over the return of the liquor outlets that were recommended for closure. The residents regretted that many of the bars that were ordered closed have reopened. Mary Njambi said the outlets have been licensed to operate as bars and restaurants, a move that will increase consumption of liquor.
” It is sad that efforts made by the government to close the liquor outlets suspected to be selling counterfeits were back,” said Njambi.