Mt Kenya leaders lobby for share of Sh33b road project

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru (second left) Mutahi Kahiga (second right) and Maragwa MP Mary Wamaua (right) with  Kenya National Highways Authority Director General Peter Mundinia in Nairobi. [David Njaaga,Standard]

Mt Kenya leaders have pushed for a 40 per cent share of the construction of the Sh33 billion Kenol-Sagana-Marua dual carriageway set to start in October.

Governors, MPs and senators from areas where the 84km road will pass, yesterday met with the Kenya National Highways Authority (KenHA) officials to iron out concerns and seek assurances on benefits for locals.