An Sh786 million funding from the Italian government is expected to enhance the development and improvement of infrastructure in Magarini, Kilifi County.
According to Magarini MP Michael Kingi, the constituency is expected to see the implementation of key projects like the tarmacking of Ngomeni road which has been in a bad state for ages.
Mr Kingi said funding from the Italian government together with the national government has already been approved and documents are now in Rome for final certification for the funding to be released.
The MP spoke during the official opening of Kagombani secondary school where he said that the funding will be used to tarmac Mjanaheri-Ngomeni road.
The road leads to the Italian space agency which is in Ngomeni village a renowned fishing hub that has been rough for many years.
“The funds will also be used to construct a multi-purpose hall at Ngomeni secondary school, Kitchen and a dormitory,” he said.
He added that funding will also be used to construct a footbridge from Burangi to Sabaki to ease the movement of people across River Sabaki.
“Once implemented Burangi people will no longer have to travel for a long distance to Sabaki bridge to reach Malindi town but rather will have a shortcut route to their destinations,” he said.
The legislator said part of the funding will also be used to construct a kitchen at Mamburui dispensary and construct Midodoni primary school.
“It is a good funding and if ready I will let you know, tendering will be done and work to begin, right now the documents have been taken to Rome, and the Attorney General has given a go-ahead for the project to done,” he said.
Mr Kingi called for cooperation between the people and the leadership so as to achieve many development projects in the constituency.
Initially, he said the funding used to come through the regional government and was implemented by Coast Development Authority.
In the first phase, he said they constructed Marikebuni dispensary, Midodoni and many other projects in the constituency.
“The second phase which has funding amounting to Sh786 million was stuck but I thank the national government right now we have made a big progress the funding will be released anytime from now, the money shall build a full primary school in Burangi, eight classrooms,” he said.
The lawmaker said the Burangi residents have been told to look for land for the construction of the eight classrooms, toilets, and staff room adding that the National Lands Commission (NLC) was working on the process already.
*This article was written by Ramadhan Kambi for Uzalendo News. Email: uzalendonews@gmail.com for News tips and Inquiries.
