Makueni County is set to reap huge benefits from the construction of the proposed Usahihi Mombasa-Nairobi Express Way, an infrastructure project that will cost Sh455 billion.
Speaking when he paid a courtesy visit to Makueni Deputy Governor (DG) Monday a representative of the company organizing funding, Evergreen Capital, Mr Kyle McCarter said that they have started stakeholder engagements in counties the express way will pass. "The sponsor of Usahihi Mombasa-Nairobi express way has started a tour of all counties stakeholder engagements and public participation to let people know how this is going to benefit them," said McCarter. "It is going to be the largest investment in Kenya and to the extent Africa.
The construction will take 3-4 years to complete and have 5 contractors who will be doing the works," he added However, he did not say when the works will start but noted it will start soon.
Ms Mulili said that they have waited for long for the construction of the express way saying they have told the contractor to ensure the residents of Makueni benefit by getting employment opportunities. "We have waited for the construction of the road for long.
