Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has renewed calls for the national government to complete long-pending development projects in the county as President William Ruto continues his tour of the Ukambani region.
Her appeal follows a public statement she shared on X, outlining infrastructure, water, and land issues that she said require urgent attention.
Wavinya noted that several projects announced during previous administrations remain incomplete despite repeated pledges.
She highlighted health and water investments that have stalled, including the Mavoko Level 4 Hospital, which was allocated KSh250 million, and the Masinga Water Intake Project, budgeted at KSh300 million.
Both projects fall under national government responsibility, with their delays affecting service delivery in fast-growing urban and rural areas.
Land disputes also featured prominently in her message. The governor urged the State to resolve compensation and resettlement concerns for families affected by the Portland Cement demolitions in Mavoko.
She further asked for a review of land valuation rates tied to KCB regularisation processes, noting that residents have raised concerns over high charges.
Road infrastructure formed another major part of the appeal. Wavinya pointed to several incomplete roads across Matungulu, Kathiani, Yatta, Masinga, and Matuu, many of which were initiated to improve access to markets and administrative centres.
Among the key projects mentioned were the Kenol–Mitaboni–Kaani Road, the Matuu–Ekalakala stretch, and the Kivandini–Kyasioni corridor.
She also pressed for progress on the Yatta Dam, a long-discussed project expected to support irrigation and household water security.
The governor acknowledged ongoing national projects, including the Kinanie–Joska Road tarmacking, ESP market construction, and the Mwala Water Cluster Project.
She said these developments show cooperation between the two levels of government but emphasised that the pending commitments have a wider impact on Machakos residents.
Wavinya added that timely delivery of national government projects remains crucial for the region, given Ukambani’s historical challenges with water scarcity and slow-moving infrastructure upgrades.
She urged that future promises be accompanied by clear implementation timelines to prevent prolonged delays.
Her message comes as President Ruto’s tour continues across Lower Eastern, where he is expected to launch and inspect several development programmes.