The Kenya Government has set aside Sh550 million to complete 162 civil servant houses in Makueni County, a project that has remained incomplete for over three decades. The initiative marks a deliberate move by the Kenya Kwanza administration to revive stalled public projects and improve the living standards of public officers. President William Ruto emphasized that the funds will revive the long-dormant Civil Servants Housing Scheme, which has been inactive since 1990, restoring confidence in government infrastructure development.
Speaking during a development tour of Makueni County, President Ruto said the initiative reflects his administration’s dedication to equitable development across all counties, regardless of political alignment. He reiterated that his government is committed to ensuring that every region benefits from national projects, stating that development should unite, not divide, the country. The President’s remarks underscored his administration’s philosophy of inclusive growth and regional balance in resource allocation.
In addition to the housing scheme, the government has allocated Sh11 billion for the construction of 3,000 affordable housing units in Makueni County. During his inspection of the 755-unit Wote Affordable Housing Project, President Ruto highlighted that the initiative is transforming the urban landscape and generating employment for thousands of young Kenyans. “This is what we have achieved in less than a year. Imagine how far we will be if we continue implementing this programme for the next five, ten, or fifteen years,” Ruto remarked at Kasikeu in Kilome Constituency, signaling his long-term vision for Kenya’s transformation.
The President’s four-day development tour of the Ukambani region reflects his government’s intensified focus on infrastructure and economic empowerment. Accompanied by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Junior, and several Cabinet Secretaries, the Head of State commissioned key projects that will significantly boost local economies. Among them were the Sh1.9 billion Kasikeu and Mikuyu bridges and link roads, vital for easing transport and mitigating flooding challenges during rainy seasons.
Further demonstrating the government’s infrastructure agenda, President Ruto launched the construction of the Sh1 billion, 20-kilometre Emali–Matiliku road, part of the 42-kilometre Emali–Ukia corridor. The road network will enhance mobility, trade, and access to services across Makueni County. The President noted that such projects are essential in linking rural communities to markets, schools, and hospitals, boosting socio-economic integration within the region.
The government’s investment in rural electrification will also see 18,000 households connected to the national grid by June 2026 at a cost of Sh2 billion, further improving livelihoods and enabling business growth. President Ruto reaffirmed that these projects align with his vision to elevate Kenya to first-class economic status, emphasizing that inclusive development, job creation, and infrastructure expansion form the backbone of his administration’s transformation agenda. The unfolding developments in Makueni and the wider Ukambani region highlight a renewed commitment to national progress anchored on equality and opportunity for all.
