Whole-of-Government Approach Accelerates Roads Drive for National Connectivityty

As the Government advances its national development agenda, anchored on balanced economic growth and shared prosperity, the Ministry of Roads and Transport continues to work closely with local leaders to ensure the benefits of progress are felt equitably across all regions.
On Tuesday, Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport Hon. Davis Chirchir chaired a high-level consultative meeting at Transcom House, Nairobi, bringing together leaders from Trans Nzoia County to review priority government projects in the region.
The meeting focused on the expansion and upgrading of road networks and supporting infrastructure aimed at unlocking investment, enhancing connectivity, and fast-tracking the county’s development agenda.
CS Chirchir reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to improved road accessibility in Trans Nzoia County, noting its strategic role as a pillar of Kenya’s food security and a key contributor to national economic growth.
“We are working closely with local leaders to ensure that infrastructure investments translate into inclusive growth, balanced regional development, and shared prosperity, with Trans Nzoia County positioned as a key beneficiary of this renewed push,” said Chirchir.
Reaffirming the Government’s infrastructure-led growth strategy, the Cabinet Secretary announced that KSh 145 billion in pending bills has been settled, revitalising the roads and construction sector, which contributes 4.9 per cent to Kenya’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
He further disclosed that, to sustain project delivery, an additional KSh 5 fuel levy will inject KSh 60 billion into infrastructure development, supplementing existing funding allocations.
At the national level, the Government is targeting the construction of 28,000 kilometres of roads, including 2,500 kilometres of dual carriageways, as part of its long-term connectivity and economic transformation agenda.
The meeting was attended by Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Government Coordination Hon. Kipchumba Murkomen; Principal Secretary for Roads Eng. Joseph Mbugua; Kiminini MP Kakai Bisau; Endebes MP Dr. Robert Pukose; Trans Nzoia Woman Representative Lillian Siyoi; National Standards Council Chairperson Dr. Chris Wamalwa; Central Bank of Kenya Deputy Governor Dr. Susan Koech; alongside other leaders and senior government officials.
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