More than 65 young men and women from Embu County have secured employment on the Kivwe‑Karingari‑Kevote‑Nduuri‑Kanja‑Munyutu‑Gorofa road project, providing immediate cash flow to families along the corridor.

The government‑funded scheme, valued at Ksh1.5 billion, involves upgrading 27 kilometres of rural road to bitumen standard, split into two 13.5‑kilometre sections linking key farming zones in Runyenjes and Manyatta constituencies.

Construction began in April after procurement and legal clearances were completed, with oversight by the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA).

Daily earthworks and related activities are stimulating the local economy, as demand rises for goods and services supplied by nearby businesses.

Local farmers and transport operators have welcomed the upgrade, noting that a paved surface will shorten travel time for fresh produce from Kevote to larger markets, reducing post‑harvest losses.

The project forms part of the national Roads and Transport Expansion Programme, which aims to tarmac 28,000 km of feeder roads and dual 2,500 km of highways over the next seven years, a goal highlighted by President William Ruto.