The Principal Secretary (PS) for Aviation and Aerospace Development, Teresia Mbaika, has called upon the residents of Makueni County to turn up in large numbers and welcome President William Ruto during his tour of Ukambani Region starting from tomorrow, Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Mbaika noted that the President’s visit will result in launching and commissioning various projects which include roads, water, health, education, water and electricity, among others, during the two-day tour of the county.
Among the projects the President will commission include the Tawa-Ngoluni-Itangini road and Kyambeke-Kiko roads in Mbooni East and Kulungu Sub-counties, respectively.
Also, commissioning of Mtito Andei Level 4 Hospital that was constructed by Kenya Railways at a cost of Sh 500 million in Kambu Sub-county.
“I urge the people of Makueni to turn out to receive the President during his tour of the Ukambani region starting 24th October, 2026. His visit will not be an empty-handed one; it will come with other benefits,” said Mbaika on Friday.
She disclosed that the President will also launch the project at Kathekani Senior Secondary School that will be constructed at a cost of Sh 250 million from the Kenya Rural Roads Authority.
Other projects that will be launched include new machinery – Kyumani-Kyanginywa-Barrier, Kyambeke-Kyuasini-ukia and Wote-Kako-Ngoluni roads, affordable housing in Kambu and an electrification programme in the area.
During the tour, it has been revealed that the President will also announce an additional Sh 40 million to continue the tarmacking of the Katuaa-Nunguni road, which had stalled for several years.
Also, the people of Makueni in Ilima Ward in Kilungu and Thange, Muthingiini and other settlement schemes will get title deeds.
President William Ruto is visiting the Ukambani Region from 24th to 27th October, 2027.
By Patrick Nyakundi
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