Deputy President Kithure Kindiki with Health CS Aden Duale during the inspection of the ongoing construction works at the New Tana River Bridge and approach roads on October 6, 2025/DPCS

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on Monday inspected a series of ongoing national government development projects in Garissa County.

The projects include the New Tana River Bridge and approach roads, as well as the Garissa Airstrip, which is currently being upgraded.

“To improve transport connectivity and boost commerce in Northern Kenya, the Government is upgrading the Garissa Airstrip for Sh710 million, which includes an input of Sh110 million from the County Government of Garissa,” the Deputy President said.

He was also accompanied by Garissa Township MP Major Dekow Barrow, among other leaders from the country and the region.

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The inspection tour came ahead of an empowerment event for small-scale traders affected by the Suq Mugdi fire tragedy in July this year.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki with Health CS Aden Duale during the inspection of the ongoing construction works at the New Tana River Bridge and approach roads on October 6, 2025/DPCS
The New Tana River Bridge on October 6, 2025/DPCS
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki with Health CS Aden Duale during the inspection of the ongoing construction works at the New Tana River Bridge and approach roads on October 6, 2025/DPCS
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki with Health CS Aden Duale during the inspection of the ongoing construction works at the New Tana River Bridge and approach roads on October 6, 2025/DPCS
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki with Health CS Aden Duale during the inspection of the ongoing upgrading of the Garissa Airstrip on October 6, 2025/DPCS
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki with Health CS Aden Duale during the inspection of the ongoing upgrading of the Garissa Airstrip on October 6, 2025/DPCS
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki with Health CS Aden Duale during the inspection of the ongoing upgrading of the Garissa Airstrip on October 6, 2025/DPCS
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki with Health CS Aden Duale during the inspection of the ongoing upgrading of the Garissa Airstrip on October 6, 2025/DPCS