The government has intensified infrastructure development in Kitui County with the ongoing upgrade of the Kamuwongo–Kandwia Road to bitumen standards, a project expected to transform transport and trade across the region.
The road project, which forms part of the wider B64 corridor, was launched by President William Ruto in November 2025 and aims to close a key connectivity gap along the Mwingi–Kamuwongo–Ciangera corridor.
Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Dr Raymond Omollo said the works currently underway are part of the government’s broader effort to enhance mobility, economic growth and regional integration.
“Launched by H.E. President William Samoei Ruto in November 2025, the Kamuwongo–Kandwia Road, part of the wider B64 corridor closing a critical gap in the Mwingi–Kamuwongo–Ciangera corridor, is currently undergoing a bitumen-standard upgrade,” said Omollo.
Earthworks and grading progressing
According to the PS, construction works have already gained momentum, with earthworks and grading ongoing along the 13-kilometre stretch.
“Earthworks and initial grading are underway along the 13-kilometre stretch, with most sections now at subgrade level and prepared for base and asphalt layering,” he noted.
The upgraded road is expected to create a continuous paved connection linking the Thika–Garissa Highway to other major transport corridors in Eastern Kenya.
“Once complete, it will provide a continuous paved link from the Thika–Garissa (A3) Highway in Mwingi to the Ena–Chiakariga–Meru (B65) corridor,” Omollo explained.
He added that the project will significantly improve movement between Kitui, Embu, Tharaka Nithi and Meru counties while opening up Mwingi North to larger northern trade markets.
Kyuso–Tseikuru road also advancing
Dr Omollo further revealed that construction is also progressing on the Kyuso–Tseikuru Road under the B52 corridor, which is expected to deepen connectivity across the region.
“Parallel to this progress, works are advancing on the Kyuso–Tseikuru Road (B52), extending the connectivity chain deeper into the region,” he stated.
The PS observed that despite Tseikuru producing some of Kenya’s prominent leaders, the area has for years struggled with poor infrastructure.
“While Tseikuru has produced some of the country’s most decorated leaders, it has long carried the irony of being a backwater where ordinary citizens still contend with poor roads, a reality now being decisively addressed,” he said.
Focus on road safety
Omollo noted that the State Department for Internal Security and National Administration is supporting implementation of the projects through traffic coordination and public sensitisation.
“The State Department for Internal Security and National Administration continues to support the project’s delivery by reinforcing road safety along the corridor through coordinated traffic management, public awareness and enforcement,” he added.
The government believes the improved road network will ease transportation, lower travel time, stimulate trade and improve access to essential services across the region.
