Aston Lukoye
President William Ruto has launched the tarmacking of several roads in Rongai town.
The president noted that Rongai had huge potential to become a city, and that the road expansion and upgrade, as well as the fixing of sewerage lines, were necessary to cater for the growing population and alleviate traffic congestion.
Ongata Rongai roads
The 65-kilometre road network to be upgraded includes the Ongata Rongai-Gataka-Embulbul, Karen Cooperative-Matasia-Nkoroi, Ongata Rongai Nazarene University-Rimpa, and JN (C58)-Lewisa Academy-Kahara Market roads. The project is aimed at improving the transport network in the area and making it easier for residents to move around.
In a post on social media, President Ruto expressed his excitement about the project, noting that it was part of the government’s efforts to improve infrastructure in the country. He also thanked the residents of Rongai for their patience and cooperation during the construction process.
“Rongai has huge potential to become a city, and we are working hard to make that a reality. Our focus is on expanding, modernising and upgrading the urban road network in the area, and fixing the sewerage lines to cater for the growing population,” President Ruto said in the post.
The president further noted that the project was expected to create jobs for local residents, boost economic growth in the area, and enhance the overall quality of life for those living in Rongai and its environs.
Deputy President @rigathi and Prime Cabinet Secretary @MusaliaMudavadi, among others, were present. pic.twitter.com/MAfDw9siEN
— William Samoei Ruto, PhD (@WilliamsRuto) April 28, 2023
Rongai roads project
The tarmacking of the roads is part of the government’s wider plan to upgrade infrastructure across the country, with a particular focus on improving transport links and reducing traffic congestion. The launch of the Rongai project is expected to pave the way for similar initiatives in other parts of the country, as the government seeks to boost economic growth and development.
