The government has announced plans to tarmac the Kyuso–Tseikuru Road in Kitui County, a key route that leads to Tseikuru, the rural home of Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka.
The development follows a tender notice issued by the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), inviting contractors to bid for the strengthening and upgrading of the road to bitumen standards.
According to KeNHA, the project will be funded through Development Votes.
In the notice published on Tuesday, December 23, the authority stated that a mandatory pre-tender site visit has been scheduled for January 15, 2026, at Kandwia shopping centre starting from 10am.
“The Authority hereby invites bids from eligible contractors for the proposed works. Interested tenderers may access complete tender documents from the KeNHA website or the Public Procurement Information Portal,” the notice read.
Once completed, the road upgrade is expected to significantly improve access to essential services for residents of the area, including healthcare facilities, schools, and local markets.
For years, locals have complained about poor road conditions, especially during the rainy season when the route becomes muddy and impassable.
While the government has framed the project as part of its broader infrastructure development agenda, the announcement has sparked political debate.
Some Kenyans have speculated that the move could be an attempt to politically court Kalonzo Musyoka amid shifting political dynamics.
The project comes shortly after a public exchange between President William Ruto and the Wiper leader over the poor state of the road.
On December 15, Ruto criticised Kalonzo’s long political career, questioning why the road remained untarmacked despite his time in senior government positions.
“I heard someone say he served in government for 40 years. How many years does one need to do a single project? How do you talk about development when the road to your own home is still dusty?” Ruto remarked.
In response, Kalonzo accused the President of personalising the issue instead of focusing on nationwide development.
The former Vice President maintained that he had overseen several major infrastructure projects in Kitui and across the region during his years in public service.
The Kyuso–Tseikuru Road project now places the spotlight on whether the long-awaited upgrade will finally materialise, bringing relief to residents who have waited decades for improved connectivity.
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