Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki during his tour of Kiambu County on Wednesday, October 14, to inspect development projects. Photo/Courtesy.
By Lawrence Ongaro
Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki toured Kiambu County on Wednesday, October 14, inspecting various development projects.
Some of the areas he visited included Kabete, Kiambu and Ruiru.
In Kabete, he launched the construction of the Muthure-Njathini Road, which is undergoing rehabilitation.
Prof Kindiki said the Government plans to construct 1,285 kilometres of roads in Kiambu County at a cost of Sh152 billion.
He urged parents in the Kirigiti area to prioritise the education of their children.
“The Government attaches great importance to the education of children and, therefore, it is important to take your children to school,” said the Deputy President.
Kindiki pushes education and affordable housing projects
He also launched the construction of Kirigiti Primary School.
He said the Government was already constructing 23,000 new classrooms and 1,600 new laboratories.
Prof Kindiki said the Government was also constructing 780 affordable housing units at a cost of Sh1.5 billion.
During the tour, the Deputy President visited the Technical and Vocational College (TVC) in Ruiru, where affordable housing units were also being constructed.
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Prof Kindiki praised Ruiru MP Simon King’ara for being at the forefront of championing development in Ruiru.
“Mr King’ara is a skilled leader who sees ahead. He does not play around with work but has dedicated himself to serving the people,” said Prof Kindiki.
The MP has already demonstrated his commitment to advancing development in Ruiru.
“I have dedicated myself to working for the people of Ruiru without discrimination because this town is home to people from different communities,” said the MP.
Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki launches a road in Ruiru town. Photo/Courtesy
During Deputy President Kindiki’s tour, Mr King’ara accompanied him in launching the Rainbow-Greenspot Road and the Antioch-Gikumari Road.
The Deputy President also inspected the construction of affordable housing for TVC students in Ruiru.
Earlier, Mr King’ara had urged about 300 parents to visit the Huduma Centre to collect their children’s certificates, which were ready for collection.
Other leaders who attended the event during the Deputy President’s tour included ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo, Kiambu Woman Representative Anne Muratha, Thika MP Alice Ng’ang’a and Moses Kuria.
Some Ruiru residents who attended a meeting addressed by Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki during his visit to the area to inspect development projects. Photo/Courtesy
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