Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has confirmed that the government has allocated Ksh. 975 million to tarmac the Kyuso–Tseikuru road, a long-overdue infrastructure project that will now extend all the way to the rural home of Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka.
Speaking at Ithookwe Grounds in Kitui Central Constituency on Monday during an Economic Empowerment Engagement for Women Groups SACCOs, Kindiki said the road project forms part of the government’s broader infrastructure agenda. He noted that funds have already been allocated to link Kanduyi to Kyuso, with the tender process advertised and set to proceed.
“This administration is on course in fulfilling the commitments we made in 2022 to uplift the socio-economic status of all Kenyans,” Kindiki stated, adding that the government’s focus is on dignifying the daily toil of Mama Mboga, hawkers, boda boda riders, Jua Kali artisans, and micro and small enterprises.
However, the announcement has not gone without political interpretation. On the sidelines of the Ithookwe event, political analyst Peter Mbiti told Channel 15 News that the move to tarmac the road to Kalonzo’s home may be more than just development—it may be a calculated political jab.
“The intention seems clear: to embarrass Kalonzo Musyoka by turning the project into a political weapon,” Mbiti said. “A narrative is being crafted to portray him as ineffective—that despite serving as Vice President, he failed to tarmac the road to his own home, a task now being undertaken by the Kenya Kwanza government.”
With the 2027 General Election drawing closer, the Kyuso–Tseikuru road project is increasingly being viewed through a political lens, especially given Kalonzo’s likely role as a key opposition figure and possible presidential candidate.
In addition to the road project, Kindiki revealed that Kitui County will benefit from a massive electricity expansion initiative. A total of 16,000 households across the county are set to be connected to the national power grid at a cost of Ksh. 2 billion. Of these, 2,000 households in Kitui Central Constituency will receive connections worth Ksh. 200 million.
Kindiki also highlighted the ongoing construction of 400 modern ESP markets across the country and the completion of stalled roads as part of the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).
While development is welcome news for many residents of Kitui, the political implications of high-profile projects in opposition strongholds are likely to continue shaping the national conversation, especially as rival camps prepare for the next electoral cycle.
