Deputy President Kithure Kindiki received a warm welcome in Bomet County on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. A young girl stole the show by presenting him with a calabash full of milk, earning widespread admiration.
Prof. Kindiki visited Bomet to inspect ongoing road and market projects. He emphasized the government’s commitment to infrastructure development and highlighted the impact of recently unlocked funding for county roads across Kenya.
He revealed that the construction of 6,000 kilometers of new tarmac roads is ongoing nationwide. The government cleared all pending bills for contractors, amounting to 177 billion shillings, enabling faster completion of road projects.
In Bomet County, 525 kilometers of roads are being upgraded to bitumen standards at a cost of 19.5 billion shillings. Prof. Kindiki stressed that timely monitoring of these projects ensures quality and efficiency.
The Deputy President personally inspected the 2.1 billion shillings Kyogong–Kapkesosio–Sigor–Kaboson–Chebunyo and Sigor–Lelaiitich–Kipreres–Longisa roads. The 65-kilometer transport artery is set to unlock economic potential in Chepalungu and Bomet East constituencies.
Bomet Governor Prof. Hillary Barchok accompanied Prof. Kindiki, along with Senator Hillary Sigei, Woman Representative Linet Chepkorir, Chepalungu MP Victor Koech Mandazi, MCAs, and residents. The visit reinforced collaboration between national and county officials.
Prof. Kindiki highlighted the importance of sustainable funding, noting that the Roads and Transport Ministry has been directed to closely monitor all road contracts. This ensures projects are completed on time and meet required quality standards.
Residents along the inspected roads expressed optimism that improved connectivity would enhance trade, reduce travel times, and spur local economic growth. Traders and transporters welcomed the upgrade as a long-awaited development.
The young girl’s gift of milk symbolized community support for development initiatives. Prof. Kindiki acknowledged the gesture, calling it a reflection of local enthusiasm for government projects that benefit ordinary citizens.
Officials pledged continued oversight of all ongoing projects in Bomet, promising that infrastructure improvements will boost both commerce and access to services across the county.
The visit by Prof. Kindiki underscores the government’s commitment to infrastructure expansion, signaling renewed focus on unlocking economic opportunities and improving livelihoods in rural counties like Bomet.
