President William Ruto has announced a wide-ranging infrastructure investment package targeting Kilifi County, outlining multi-billion-shilling projects in roads, electricity expansion, housing, and public utilities aimed at accelerating economic growth and industrial development in the coastal region.
Ruto said the government has allocated Sh2.7 billion for road construction in Kilifi, describing the investment as central to opening up transport corridors and improving access to markets, schools, and health facilities across the county.
“We have invested KSh2.7 billion in road construction in Kilifi to open up the county and accelerate socio-economic growth,” he said.
He further disclosed that Sh12 billion has been committed to expanding electricity connectivity, supply, and stability in the county.
The programme includes Sh2.4 billion set aside to connect 24,000 households under the last-mile connectivity initiative.
“We have also invested KSh12 billion in the expansion of electricity connectivity, supply and stability in Kilifi County,” Ruto stated.
Additional funding includes Sh3.4 billion for the Rabai–Kilifi transmission line and Sh6.9 billion for the Malindi–Kilifi transmission line, projects expected to strengthen power reliability and support emerging industrial activity along the coast.
“This includes KSh2.4 billion to connect 24,000 households, KSh3.4 billion for the Rabai-Kilifi transmission line, and KSh6.9 billion for the Malindi-Kilifi transmission line. This will power the county's industrialisation ambitions,” he added.
According to Ruto, the electricity expansion is designed to position Kilifi as a competitive investment hub, with stable power supply being a key requirement for manufacturing and value-addition industries.
In the housing sector, the President revealed that Sh25 billion has been invested under the Affordable Housing Programme in Kilifi County.
The programme includes the construction of 8,000 housing units, nine modern markets, and 4,500-bed student hostels aimed at improving urban infrastructure and addressing housing demand.
“Additionally, we have invested KSh25 billion, under the Affordable Housing Programme, in the construction of 8,000 housing units, nine modern markets, and 4,500-bed student hostels in the county,” he said.
He noted that the initiative is also expected to stimulate job creation in construction and related supply chains while improving living standards in rapidly growing urban centres.
During the visit, Ruto also launched the construction of the 12-kilometre Mjanaheri–Ngomeni road and flagged off the Magarini Last Mile Electricity Connectivity Project, both expected to improve access and spur local economic activity.
Kilifi County, a key tourism and agricultural zone along the coast, is among regions targeted under the government’s broader development agenda focusing on infrastructure-led growth.
The projects form part of ongoing national efforts to improve connectivity, expand electricity access, and support affordable housing delivery across counties.