Speaking in Mwea during the commissioning of the Mwea Huduma Centre by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Friday, September 18, 2026, Maingi said development projects such as roads and bridges should not be turned into political tools at the expense of residents.
The MP said residents had for years been promised projects that were never completed, with politicians allegedly using such pledges to win public support.
“Since I was young, politicians used to say the Karira Bridge will be built, but they didn’t. There are others whom we had, they got the money and spent it on their way,” Maingi said.
Maingi urges leaders to deliver development
Maingi said Mwea residents had repeatedly received development promises whenever politicians visited the area, urging leaders to focus on projects that have a direct impact on the lives of citizens.
She highlighted the ongoing construction of eight bridges and the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) project as some of the initiatives she said were important to the people of Mwea.
The lawmaker also called for increased government support for rice farmers, saying strengthening rice production would boost the local economy and improve farmers’ livelihoods.
MP seeks support for Mwea rice farmers
Maingi urged the government to allocate more resources towards rice farming and ensure farmers have reliable markets for their produce.
“Please allocate us with money. When we harvest, it’s picked up by Kenya National Trading Corporation (KNTC) immediately without having to wait for a long time,” she said.
The MP also called for the construction of Nyamindi Dam, arguing that inadequate rainfall and the limited capacity of Thiba Dam had affected water availability for farmers in Mwea.
“Push so we can get Nyamindi Dam. Last season we did not have enough rainfall, and Thiba Dam has not been able to serve us with the amount of water that we need. That is why I am saying we need a complimentary dam to serve Mwea,” she said.
Maingi said an additional dam would complement Thiba Dam and help provide a more reliable water supply for agricultural activities in the region.
Mwea MP seeks more electricity funding
On electricity connectivity, Maingi said Mwea’s current connection rate stood at 61.3 per cent and appealed for additional funding to expand access to areas that remain without power.
“On electricity, we are at 61.3 per cent. If you add just Sh500 million, we will be at 63 per cent,” Maingi said.
She said she had already mapped areas in Mwea that lack electricity and would continue pushing for their connection.
Maingi’s remarks come as leaders in the region increasingly focus on development delivery ahead of the 2027 General Election, with residents expected to assess political leaders based not only on campaign promises but also on tangible projects and services delivered to their communities.
