MPs demand swift action on stalled Jomvu link road project
The MPs expressed frustration over the prolonged delay, attributing it to a contractor who abandoned the site, citing delayed government payments.
The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) has been requested to urgently finalise the construction of the Jomvu Kuu–Jitoni–Rabai road, a vital three-kilometre stretch that has remained incomplete for seven years.
The National Assembly Implementation Committee, led by Budalangi MP Raphael Wanjala, toured the stalled project following a petition by Mombasa Jomvu MP Bady Twalib.
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The MPs expressed frustration over the prolonged delay, attributing it to a contractor who abandoned the site, citing delayed government payments.
“This road has become a nightmare for locals, especially during the rainy season. It is unacceptable that it has taken this long to complete,” said Wanjala.
He warned that any further delays could prompt disciplinary action against the responsible agencies.
National Assembly Implementation Committee, led by Budalangi MP Raphael Wanjala when they toured the Jomvu Kuu–Jitoni–Rabai Road in Mombasa. (Farhiya Hussein)
During the inspection, KURA Director General Engineer Silas Kinoti confirmed that the contractor had finally received payment and was in the process of remobilising equipment to resume work.
He also disclosed that Sh1 billion has been allocated to complete the long-overdue road, which serves as a key link between Mombasa and Kilifi counties, and offers an alternative route to Mariakani from the Mombasa-Nairobi Highway.
MP Twalib, who had raised the matter in Parliament, said the poor state of the road has severely affected transport, especially during wet weather, making it nearly impassable.
Meanwhile, the committee was angered by the absence of Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) Director General Engineer Kungu Ndungu during a separate site assessment of the Mombasa-Kwa Jomvu section. The MPs termed his no-show a sign of disregard for Parliament.
“We informed him in writing about our visit. His failure to appear or even send a representative is an act of gross indifference,” Wanjala said, adding that the committee would deliberate possible actions against him, including recommending his dismissal.
The committee’s visit signals increasing pressure on state agencies to deliver long-overdue infrastructure projects amid growing discontent from the public.
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