The national government has defended its development record in Trans Nzoia County, stating that it is implementing a wide range of transformative projects aimed at boosting agricultural productivity, improving infrastructure, and enhancing livelihoods.
Speaking during a tour of the county, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki highlighted key achievements and ongoing initiatives aimed at improving residents’ livelihoods and driving economic growth in the agriculturally rich county.
Kindiki, who inspected the ongoing Maili Tatu Affordable Housing Project located just outside Kitale town, said the project, valued at Sh 2.7 billion, will deliver 1,035 housing units and is expected to significantly reshape the town’s skyline.
“Additional housing developments include the Kitale ex-Prison projects (Phases 1 and 2), which will comprise 4,000 units at a cost of Sh 8 billion; the Suam Border Post housing project, featuring 293 units valued at Sh 1.2 billion; and the Cherangany housing project, which will deliver 100 units at a cost of Sh 200 million,” he noted.
Kindiki said the government has committed Sh 38 billion toward the construction and upgrading of 326 kilometers of roads within the county.
An additional Sh 15.5 billion has been allocated for public housing, fresh produce markets, and student accommodation, while Sh 750 million will support rural electrification targeting 9,066 households.
“A major highlight of the government’s intervention is the fertilizer subsidy programme, which has reduced the cost of fertilizer from Sh 7,000 to Sh 2,500 per bag. The initiative has significantly boosted maize production in Trans Nzoia, widely regarded as one of Kenya’s breadbaskets,” said the deputy president.
In the health sector, the Universal Healthcare Programme has enrolled 31.1 million Kenyans, including approximately 400,000 residents of Trans Nzoia.
The programme is currently being strengthened through expanded benefit packages, a more consistent supply of essential medicines, and the deployment of specialized medical equipment across health facilities.
On the national front, Kindiki noted that the government has cleared pending road sector bills amounting to Sh 177 billion, paving the way for the resumption of stalled road projects across the country. He also inspected ongoing works on the 73-kilometer Kitale–Artukan–Maili Saba–Kesogon–Chepareria–Murpus road, estimated to cost Sh 15.4 billion.
The Deputy President emphasized that these initiatives form part of a broader national agenda to drive inclusive development, enhance connectivity, and create economic opportunities for citizens.
