Roads Transport and Public Works

Vision

A national leader in provision of accessibility through a well-managed and sustainable transport infrastructure system.

Mission

To develop, operate and continually improve on quality, safe, adequate and efficient county transport infrastructure through optimal utilization of resources.

Mandate

• Develop and maintain sustainable transport and infrastructure facilities to enable efficient movement of goods and people.
• Develop and enforce regulations & standards to ensure safe, secure and efficient transport
• Development and management of County Buildings
• Provide consultancy services and technical support on building works to other County Departments
• Coordinate and advise on the selection and acquisition of vehicles and equipment
• Maintain maintenance and repair of all county plant, vehicles, equipment and machinery
• Development and management of public transport systems, terminals and designation of commuter vehicle station
• Develop and implement road safety action plans
• Undertake research and implement the findings for an efficient transport and infrastructure system.
• Mobilize resources and build capacity for technical staff.

Core Values

• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Transparency and accountability
• Creativity, innovation and quality service
• People centric
• Efficiency
• Environmental and social stewardship

Achievements

Investment Opportunities

Machakos Accessibility
Machakos is only 64Km from Nairobi and 50 km from JKIA (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) by road transport.

In our 2013/14 budget we have provided funds to construct airstrips/airports in strategic locations including a 4 km long airport at Konza technocity.

Roads sector
The budget for 2013/14 has provided 1.6 billion for roads construction & maintenance to ensure accessibility to all to county facilities such as hospitals, schools, 
food basket areas, quarries and mines.

We shall introduce and transfer roads scheme to transport sector investors.

Housing Sector Investment Areas
We are providing land at attractive lease terms to develop housing to cater for Nairobi and Konza techno city which is 15 km from Machakos(the distance from Nairobi C.B.D. to JKIA is 15km)

Machakos will become the dormitory for Nairobi and konza techno city. 

Most of the building construction materials for Nairobi are supplied from Machakos such as – sand, building stones and cement 
(Simba cement, East African Portland cement,Savannah cement are all located within Machakos county).

Machakos has excellent weather and we shall streamline building plan approvals to ensure that all development plans submitted are approved within 21 days.

The ongoing upgrading of the water reticulation system, water for construction and domestic use will be available to all areas 24/7, 52 weeks a year

Leadership Team Contact Details

Name: Nathaniel Nganga
Designation: CECM – Transport, Roads & Public Works
Mobile Number: +254 727 901465
Email Address: nathaniel.nganga@machakos.go.ke

Name: Justus Kasivu
Designation: Chief Officer – Roads and Transport
Mobile Number: +254 786 333372
Email Address: justus.kasivu@machakos.go.ke

Name: Koin Lompo Papaa
Designation: Chief Officer – Department of Public Works
Mobile Number: +254 722 448520
Email Address: koin.papaa@machakos.go.ke

Name: Dorothy Syombua
Designation: Director – Administration
Mobile Phone: +254 724 621127
Email Address: dorothy.syombua@machakos.go.ke

Name: Jackline Mauta
Designation: Director – Public Transport and Safety
Mobile Phone: +254 728 724953
Email Address: jackline.mauta@machakos.go.ke

Name: Raphael Mutie
Designation: Director – Fleet, Equipment and Mechanical Services
Mobile Phone: +254 728 319560
Email Address: raphael.mutie@machakos.go.ke

Name: Brian Mutuku
Designation: Director – Construction of County Buildings
Mobile Phone: +254 750 250143
Email Address: brian.mutuku@machakos.go.ke

Name: Clifford Mwongela
Designation: Director – Maintenance of County Buildings
Mobile Number: +254 722 530093
Email Address: clifford.mwongela@machakos.go.ke