Kindiki Warns Delaying Contractors as Government Pushes Projects
The Deputy President spoke on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, while inspecting development projects in Mathira Constituency, Nyeri County.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki addresses residents during an inspection of development projects at Thutwa Trading Centre in Mathira Constituency, Nyeri County, on September 29, 2026. Photo: DPCS.
By Robert Mutasi
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has warned contractors who delay government projects that they risk being removed from their jobs if they fail to meet agreed timelines and quality standards.
Kindiki said contractors who fail to honour their agreements have no place in government projects, particularly where they have already received payment while citizens continue waiting for the completion of infrastructure.
The Deputy President spoke on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, while inspecting development projects in Mathira Constituency, Nyeri County.
He said the government would continue monitoring projects to ensure they are completed on schedule and meet the required standards.
“All the lazy contractors who are slowing down the work assigned to them will be kicked out,” Kindiki said.
He added that his responsibility was to ensure government projects were completed on time and to the required standards.
During the inspection, Kindiki assessed progress on the Mungetho-Thuthwa-Kathutho-Katiki Road, which is currently being upgraded to bitumen standard.
He also highlighted other roads under construction in Mathira, including the Muthua-Kiawarigi-Kabiruini, Karura-Kiawarigi and Kiamwangi-Kahuru-Gitemaini roads.
Kindiki said the road projects were important to the local economy, particularly for farmers who rely on dairy and coffee production.
He said poor road conditions have affected the transportation of milk from farms to markets, especially during rainy periods when milk trucks struggle to access farming areas.
The Deputy President said the improved roads would help farmers transport their produce more efficiently and reduce losses caused by delays in reaching markets.
The government has allocated Sh45 billion for the construction of 775 kilometres of roads across Nyeri County.
The projects cover all six constituencies in the county, including Mathira, Othaya, Mukurwe-ini, Kieni, Nyeri Town and Tetu.
Kindiki’s warning comes as the government steps up efforts to revive infrastructure projects that have experienced delays because of funding challenges and unpaid bills.
Earlier this year, the government said it had cleared billions of shillings owed to road contractors. In August, Kindiki said Sh177 billion in pending bills had been settled, allowing contractors to return to sites and resume stalled road projects covering thousands of kilometres.
The government has also previously said additional funds have been allocated to ongoing projects to prevent delays caused by inadequate financing. In September, Kindiki said Sh179 billion in outstanding road contractor bills had been paid, with more resources being mobilised to complete ongoing works.
Beyond roads, Kindiki highlighted other development projects being implemented in Nyeri County.
These include electricity connections, markets, affordable housing, student hostels and health facilities.The government has allocated an additional Sh650 million to connect electricity to 12,000 homes in the county.
Thirteen modern markets are also under development, while Marikiti Market in Karatina has been completed.Kindiki said 10 affordable housing projects and six hostel projects were also ongoing.
Ruring’u Stadium in Nyeri Town, which had remained stalled for more than 15 years, has been revived and is expected to be completed before the end of 2026.
The government has further allocated Sh1 billion for the upgrading of Mwai Kibaki Teaching and Referral Hospital in Othaya to a Level Six facility. Another Sh1 billion has been set aside for the rehabilitation of Nyeri Level Five Hospital.
Kindiki said the government would continue monitoring the implementation of development programmes to ensure public funds translate into completed projects and services for citizens.
He also urged residents in the Mt Kenya region to maintain unity despite political differences, saying disagreements should not lead to violence or harassment.
Kindiki called on politicians from different sides of the political divide to campaign peacefully and allow citizens to make their own choices.
The Deputy President’s latest remarks place renewed pressure on contractors and implementing agencies to deliver government-funded projects within agreed timelines, as the administration continues efforts to accelerate infrastructure development across the country.
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