Government Unveils Sh28 Billion Infrastructure Projects in Tharaka Nithi

The Government is undertaking road construction projects valued at 21 billion shillings to build 400 kilometers of new rural roads in Tharaka Nithi County. In addition, 7 billion shillings has been allocated for the construction of a new ultra-modern Nithi Bridge, set to commence once the ongoing land acquisition process is completed.

During a tour of Tharaka Nithi County on Wednesday, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki announced that the Kaanwa–Mwanjate–Kamutiiria ring road in Chuka Igambang’ombe Constituency is being tarmacked to improve connectivity, ease the movement of goods and people, and stimulate economic growth.

“412 kilometers of roads will cost 21 billion shillings, the Nithi Bridge will cost 7 billion shillings, and rural electrification projects costing 1 billion shillings are some of the ongoing projects being undertaken by the National Government in Tharaka Nithi County,” Kindiki said.

Inspecting works at Cheera Fresh Produce Market in Chuka Igambang’ombe Constituency, Kindiki noted that affordable housing, fresh produce markets, and student accommodation projects cumulatively costing 7 billion shillings are underway across the county.

“Construction of Cheera Fresh Produce Market has just commenced at a cost of 70 million shillings. This is one of the 14 markets that the Government is building in Tharaka Nithi County,” he said.

Kindiki added that projects are ongoing across the region to establish fresh produce markets, affordable housing units, and student hostels.

He further noted that Tharaka Nithi ranks among the top five counties in registration for Taifa Care, the Universal Health Care Programme.

“70% of the residents of Tharaka Nithi County have enrolled in the programme, which has now onboarded 30.2 million Kenyans compared to the 7 million people registered under the defunct NHIF,” he said.