Kinango Road Under Construction, 75 Per Cent of Work Already Complete

The Kinango Road, which has recently featured in remarks by Senator Edwin Sifuna and his counterpart, is undergoing construction, with approximately 75 per cent of the work already completed, according to a statement defending the progress of the project.

The statement argues that focusing only on sections where construction is still ongoing ignores the improvements already made along the route, which had remained largely undeveloped for decades.

It notes that the stretch from Samburu towards Kinango Town has already been tarmacked, while a 23-kilometre section around Moyeni has also been completed, with construction continuing on the remaining portions.

The outstanding works are expected to be completed by around February 2027.

The statement maintains that the road, which had remained difficult to navigate since independence, is now undergoing significant transformation under President William Ruto’s administration.

Ruto’s development record in the Coast region

The defence of the Kinango Road project comes amid broader claims that the government has made progress on several development initiatives across the Coast region.

It cites changes in healthcare financing, particularly for families dealing with expensive conditions such as kidney disease and cancer.

According to the statement, families that previously had to sell goats or land to raise money for treatment can now access healthcare without facing the same financial pressure.

The statement also highlights the government’s fertiliser subsidy programme, claiming that farmers in Kilifi who previously struggled to afford the input can now purchase fertiliser at KSh2,000.

It argues that the reduced cost has helped farmers access the supplies they need to improve agricultural production.

The statement concludes that President Ruto’s leadership should ultimately be judged by tangible results and the experiences of ordinary Kenyans rather than political slogans.