Kindiki defends government's development agenda in Mt Kenya

The Deputy President said the road projects which had stalled have since been revived after the government released Sh176 billion owed to contractors to ensure completion of 6,000km.[Boniface Gikandi, Standard] Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reiterated the government’s commitment to ensure equitable development.

Kindiki, who was accompanied by Cabinet Secretaries Alice Wahome (Lands) and Rebecca Miano (Tourism), said that the government has impacted the region with affordable houses estimated at 180,000 units, modern markets and student hostels that have created employment for hundreds of skilled and unskilled persons.