By:Faith Mukundi
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has presided over the launch of the Kimbo-Matangi road in Juja Constituency, Kiambu County, as the government advances its road infrastructure programme in the region.
The road is among several projects highlighted by Kindiki during his public address in Matangi, Juja, on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
Kindiki said the government was deploying Sh152 billion for road construction, Sh53 billion for housing and markets, and Sh432 million for rural electrification across Kiambu County.
Other roads under construction in Juja include the Ndarugo-Nyacaba-Kimuchu road and the Juja-Juja Farm-Kwa Murage-Munyu-Komo road.
The Deputy President also highlighted the construction of the Weitethie Fresh Produce Market at a cost of Sh55 million.
At Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), construction of student accommodation with a capacity of 2,500 beds is underway at a cost of Sh775 million.
Kindiki further announced that Juja had been allocated Sh103 million to connect an additional 530 homes and public amenities to electricity.
The government has identified roads, markets, student accommodation and electricity connections as part of its development investments in Kiambu County.
The statement did not specify the cost or expected completion date of the Kimbo-Matangi road.