Gachagua Reveals Alleged Plan to Halt Ksh200 Billion Rironi-Mau Road

Author: Maxwell AmungaPublished on: November 1, 2026Country: Kenya

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Rigathi Gachagua disputes the government’s explanation for delays to the Ksh200 billion Rironi-Mau road project. He alleges that Chinese lenders withheld funding because of election-related risks. President William Ruto had promised that motorists would be able to use the expanded highway in December.

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