Kiambu County has unveiled 30 new streetlights in the Misri Informal Settlement, Limuru, as part of the Second Kenya Informal Settlement Improvement Project (KISIP 2). These streetlights are expected to enhance security and improve the quality of life for residents in the area.
Joined by the County Executive for Lands, Housing, Physical Planning and Municipalities, Salome Wainaina, and the area MCA, Macharia Ka Wambui, Governor Wamatangi commissioned the new streetlights, emphasizing their importance in addressing the longstanding issue of inadequate lighting in the settlement.
“The installation of these streetlights is a critical step in our ongoing efforts to improve living conditions in informal settlements,” said Governor Wamatangi. “It reflects our commitment to enhancing security and fostering economic development.”
The Governor further highlighted the project’s alignment with President William Ruto’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), emphasizing that the streetlights represent more than just a source of illumination but a testament to his commitment to driving economic growth and enhancing security.
County Executive Wainaina echoed the Governor’s sentiments, stating that the project aims to upgrade basic infrastructure and transform lives by improving living conditions, security, and reducing crime. She also noted that the initiative would encourage local businesses to extend their operating hours, fostering economic growth and development.
The Misri Informal Settlement project is a collaborative effort between the Kiambu County Government and the State Department for Housing and Urban Development, supported by funding from the World Bank, Agence Française de Développement (AFD), and the European Union (EU).
The launch of the new streetlights in Misri marks a significant milestone in the county’s efforts to create a safer and more prosperous environment for its residents.
