By:Faith Mukundi
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has announced plans to construct a 620-bed student hostel at Mang’u Technical and Vocational College in Kiambu County at a cost of KSh320 million.
Kindiki said the project is expected to commence as part of the government’s ongoing development programme aimed at improving infrastructure and expanding access to essential services.
The announcement was made on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, during his visit to inspect national government development projects in Gatundu North Constituency, where he addressed residents at Gachege Centre.
The proposed hostel is expected to expand student accommodation capacity at the institution, although the Deputy President did not specify the construction timeline or the expected completion date.
The project forms part of a wider development agenda in Kiambu County that includes road construction, electricity connectivity and the development of fresh produce markets.
During the visit, Kindiki also reported that KSh65 million was being spent to connect an additional 772 households to electricity through the last-mile connectivity programme.
He further highlighted progress on the Kamwangi, Kanyoni and Gatukuyu fresh produce markets, which are nearing completion at a combined cost of KSh501 million.
On road infrastructure, the Deputy President said 368 kilometres of the 1,285 kilometres of roads prioritised for tarmacking across Kiambu County had been completed under a programme valued at KSh152 billion.
Kindiki was accompanied by Gatundu North MP Njoroge Kururia, Thika Town MP Alice Ng’ang’a, 14 Members of County Assembly, professionals and other local leaders during the public engagement.