Relief For Ruiru Residents As Government Moves To Rebuild Derelict Rainbow–Juja Farm Road
The Mt Kenya Times 
A section of the Raibow-Juja Farm Road.
By John Kamau
After years of neglect and frustration, residents of Rainbow, Agape, Bypass among other villages in Gatong’ora Ward in Ruiru Sub-County can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the government prepares to reconstruct the long-forgotten Rainbow–Juja Farm road.
The 27-kilometre stretch, which has been in a deplorable state since its botched construction during the reign of former governor Ferdinand Waititu, is now set for a complete overhaul under the supervision of the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) in collaboration with the Kiambu County Government.
The road, once touted as a key connector between several villages and the Eastern Bypass, quickly deteriorated after completion, leaving residents stranded and businesses crippled.
The poor workmanship led to massive potholes, flooding, and sections that became nearly impassable, especially during the rainy season.
For years, locals have endured hardships ranging from inaccessibility to healthcare facilities to high transportation costs for farm produce and goods.
The rehabilitation of the road marks a significant milestone in efforts to boost social and economic development in the area.
The improved infrastructure is expected to spur business growth, enhance mobility, and attract new investments, particularly in the expanding Juja and Ruiru regions.
Once completed, the road will provide an alternative route to the Eastern Bypass, helping to decongest traffic towards key destinations such as Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
During a public participation forum convened by Gatong’ora Ward MCA Dan Gitau and residents expressed optimism that the new project will finally end the years of suffering they have endured.
“The County Governor [Kimani Wamatangi] has been knocking doors at the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) to have this road allocated resources for its construction. the persistence has borne fruits and the road has already been gazetted and it will be built,” Gitau said.
The ward rep noted that besides ending suffering for residents who ply the route, construction of the key road will open up the region for more investments and further boost the region’s economic growth.
“We expect more investors to put up factories in this region and create jobs for our youths. Businesses will also boom since accessibility will be eased. This project was long overdue and it will go a long way in changing the face of this region,” he noted.
He reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring that the road is built to modern standards, noting that transparency and public oversight will be key to avoiding past mistakes.
“We will make sure that the work done is upto standard. We don’t want a repeat of what we witnessed some years back where taxpayers money was misused and the road ended up being pathetic in less than six months,” Gitau maintained.
Locals led by Virginia Wambui termed the project godsent noting that they have suffered for years. They said that the road is usually impassable during rainy seasons adding that during dry seasons they are left to grapple with clouds of dust.
“We can now see light at the end of the tunnel and our suffering will soon come to an end. This road has been the cause of our misery including lagging behind in terms of development,” Wambui noted.
They expressed optimism that the project, once complete, will turnaround their fortunes noting that even land prices will increase.
They also pleaded with the contractor doing the road to consider giving job slots to locals.
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The NATIONAL GOVT should build a massive Agro processing 0lant plus a farmer’s market hosting 20,000 traders. Also a campus of MASENO University. This will create work and job opportunities while in easing Real estate prices.
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I hope the road to the technical college will be among those being considered…
Good move.
We shall keep an eye on the project because poor drainage of roads causes the constant damage..let’s talk about the inevitable appetite for corrupt
Great news now morning runs will be easy peazy
Hoping it will not only saying but you will start the work without delay and get finished at the agreed time or even earlier
This is God sent to the Real Estate Industry which is my Passion.
This is a critical infrastructure that will go along way towards further development in the area ,save travel time for residents and relief for logistical challenges in the rainy season
This is God sent to the Real Estate Industry which is my Passion.
This is good news.
I hope this time the drainage & pavements will be done well.Thnx.
I am glad