The County Government of Uasin Gishu has made major strides in infrastructure development.
Just over three months in office, the county under the leadership of Governor Jonathan BII Chelilim has opened up several new roads as well as grading hundreds of kilometres.
Statistics from the County’s Department of Roads, Transport and Public Works indicate that so far, Governor Chelilim’s administration has graded at least 200 kilometers of rural roads and opened up more than 40 kilomeres of new roads.
These are achievements made in a program the county boss launched at Kapseret centre, Kapseret/Simat ward in Kapseret Sub County on November 14, 2022.
In his address during the Jamhuri Day Celebrations at Kapsoya Secondary School, Governor Chelilim reiterated that roads are an enabler of development and a driver of the economy by providing linkages between farmers and markets.
Grade and doze
He said the machinery has been allocated to every sub-county and will grade and doze various roads before the onset of rains in our County.
“My government is working with the national government and road agencies to uplift various roads to bitumen standards as well as make all other roads motorable all year round,” noted the governor.
While checking on the progress of ongoing works at Chepng’oror village in Ainabkoi /Olare ward, Roads County Executive Committee Member (CECM) Eng. Joseph Lagat said the department is committed to ensuring that the ambitious plan which involves grading, dozing and drainage works is done within the timelines.
Eng. Lagat further lauded his team from the department for working tirelessly to achieve their goals as he also asked residents to support the Governor Chelilim’s administration for the success of his post-election promises under the ‘Nguzo Kumi’ manifesto.
