Construction of the Matuu- Ekalakala road project is set to be completed by April next year. Machakos County Commissioner John Ondego called on the main contractor, Kitho Civil and Engineering Company Limited to ensure timely completion of the road.
The Sh 1.2billion project was launched on 24 February 2017 and currently stands at 24. Mr. Ondego said the road ought to be completed to avoid any further delays so that it can be opened to the residents who have suffered for a long time.
“The residents of Matuu, Masinga and its environs have suffered for a long time now and I urge the Contractor of this road to fast track its completion so that the area can be opened up for development,” he said.
Slow progress
“Contractors have to adhere to President Uhuru Kenyatta’s directive that all ongoing government projects be effectively completed and launched ahead of the general elections slated for next year August 9,” Mr. Ondego added.
The County Commissioner urged the contractors to consult and work hand in hand with all stakeholders and report any challenges they may be experiencing where he promised the national government’s support in ensuring that the project is a success.
Assistant Director at the Presidential Delivery Unit (PDU), Georgina Njoroge also decried the slow progress of the road since the CDICC team last visited the site two months ago adding that the team will be forced to make prompt and unexpected visits to evaluate the progress of the road. Njoroge further called on the contractors to immediately draft a work plan of how they are going to execute the completion of the road and forward it to her office.
