The long-awaited tarmacking of a crucial link road in Kitui County has finally commenced, bringing substantial relief and renewed optimism to residents of Mwingi North.
The construction of the 13-kilometre Kamuw'ongo-Kandwia stretch, which forms a vital section of the broader Mwingi-Kamuw'ongo-Irira-Ciangera road, was officially launched by President William Ruto during his recent tour of the Ukambani region.
This particular project segment is projected to be completed within 24 months, according to the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) Acting Director General, Luka Kimeli, marking a decisive step towards connecting marginalized regions to the national transport grid.
The Kamuw'ongo-Kandwia link is a strategic piece of infrastructure, designed to connect the Thika-Garissa highway at Mwingi and running northwards to eventually feed into the A2 “Great North corridor.”
The corridor is a key component of the Mombasa–Isiolo–Moyale route, whose national ambition is to link the coast to northern Kenya, Ethiopia, and beyond.
Traders in the area are already anticipating a massive uplift in commerce and general standards of living. Morris Mutambuki, who operates a filling station in Kamuw'ongo, noted that he expects a significant influx of vehicles and motorcycles, stating that his fuel business will thrive and the area will grow because travel will be easy, connecting the traders to major yowns like Kitui, Embu, Meru, and Nairobi.
Another local trader, Tabitha Kilonzo, underscored the historical difficulties but thanked the President for fulfilling the promise to tarmac the link, a promise she noted had often been sidelined by previous administrations.
Furthermore, the completed road will enable faster response times for police, fire, and emergency medical services, a critical improvement during periods of drought or flooding.
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