President
William Ruto addresses a crowd of Kitengela residents during the groundbreaking
ceremony for the local Affordable Housing project in Kajiado County. Photo/PCS.
By
Maximilla Wafula, Sub Editor, The County Diary News
KITENGELA,
KENYA - President William Ruto made an extensive development tour of Kitengela,
Kajiado County, on Saturday, September 5, 2026, where he launched, inspected,
and commissioned a series of high-impact national government infrastructure
projects designed to spur local economic growth. Addressing thousands of
enthusiastic residents in Kitengela Town, the Head of State reaffirmed his
administration's commitment to transforming the fast-growing urban hub into a
modern city. Acknowledging local transport challenges, President Ruto pledged
immediate government intervention to tarmac key constituency transit networks.
"The
roads in Kitengela are currently very dusty, just like the roads going to
heaven. I am going to mobilize the required funds, and before this year ends,
Kitengela will look like a modern city," President Ruto assured the
public.
During his
itinerary, President Ruto presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for the
Municipality Affordable Housing Project and inspected progress at the Kitengela
VET Affordable Housing site. The initiative will see 850 modern housing units
constructed in Kitengela as part of a broader KSh 28 billion countywide
allocation earmarked for 11,000 housing units, modern market facilities, and
institutional hostels. Interacting with site engineers, local artisans, and
construction workers, the President emphasized that the Affordable Housing
Programme serves a dual purpose: expanding dignified shelter and generating
immediate employment opportunities for young people and digital workers.
In
addition to housing, the President highlighted ongoing regional connectivity
projects, pushing forward transport upgrades such as the critical Kitengela-Rongai
and Isinya- Konza link roads to ease transit and accelerate commerce between
Kajiado and neighboring industrial centers. He also inspected the ongoing
construction of the Kitengela Modern Market, designed to offer
micro-entrepreneurs, small traders, and local farmers decent, structured
commercial spaces. President Ruto called on residents to continue supporting
the government's economic agenda, emphasizing that targeted investments in
housing, roads, and markets remain key to driving inclusive, long-term
prosperity.
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