Kiambu Constituency is set for improved road connectivity following the resumption of works on the long awaited Ruthiruini–Kihingo Road, in a fresh push to upgrade local infrastructure and ease transport challenges facing residents.
Kiambu MP Machua Waithaka said the tarmacking of the road was being extended from the section where previous works had stopped, with the contractor already on site undertaking preliminary works ahead of the actual laying of asphalt.
The project marks another phase in efforts to address longstanding infrastructure challenges in the constituency, with the legislator noting that the road had remained untarmacked since Independence.
Waithaka said the extension was part of his broader commitment to opening up communities through improved road networks, arguing that better infrastructure was critical to easing movement, reducing transport difficulties and stimulating economic activity.
He said the continued investment in roads would improve access to homes, businesses and essential services while creating opportunities for residents who depend on reliable transport to sustain their livelihoods.
The MP said his administration was determined to progressively address infrastructure gaps across the constituency, with priority given to roads that have remained neglected for decades.
“Slowly but surely, my leadership remains committed to connecting our constituency through improved road networks, enhancing accessibility, easing transportation and opening up new opportunities for our people,” he said.
Meanwhile, construction works are also under way on Nyautu Road in Ting’ang’a Ward, where a 100 metre concrete slab is being installed along a steep section linking Nyautu to Tumburu Road.
The intervention is intended to address difficulties motorists and other road users experience when navigating the sloping stretch, particularly during rainy weather when poor drainage and slippery surfaces can make movement hazardous.
According to Waithaka, the concrete works will strengthen the road surface, improve drainage and enhance safety for motorists, pedestrians and other users.
The project builds on similar works previously undertaken on one side of the Tumburu section, with the latest intervention extending the improvements to Nyautu to address persistent concerns raised by residents.
Concrete surfacing is particularly important on steep road sections that are vulnerable to erosion, water damage and deterioration under heavy use, making such interventions essential for improving road durability and reducing maintenance demands.
The two projects underscore the constituency’s continuing focus on upgrading rural and feeder roads, which play a significant role in connecting residential areas to markets, schools, health facilities and other essential services.
For residents, the completion of the works is expected to ease daily travel, improve access during the rainy season and strengthen links between neighbouring communities.
Waithaka said his development agenda remained focused on ensuring that communities across Kiambu Constituency benefit from improved infrastructure, adding that the ongoing road projects were part of sustained efforts to translate long standing demands for better services into tangible development.
