The County Government is working on an ambitious plan to transform Timau Township. Timau is among the few markets earmarked for the upgrade into townships in the Big Five Programme.

Planning Executive Jeremiah Lenya says the plan dubbed Timau and its Environs Integrated Strategic Urban Development Plan will inform decisions on infrastructure, commercial, industrial, housing, transport, and public utilities.

Lenya who spoke at his office when he briefed Buuri MP Rindikiri Murwithania said the plan which awaits assembly approval and assent by the Governor will act as the guide for preferred urban growth direction for the township

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He emphasised that the plan is strategic as is intended to play a pivotal role in the establishment of a sewerage treatment plant, solid waste management, jua kali sheds, designated residential areas, recreational areas and education facilities to facilitate the growth of the county’s main gateway.

Rindikiri expressed optimism that his constituents will reap maximum benefits from the developments that will be occasioned by the actualization of the plan.

He further reiterated his support for the transformative plan saying he will work closely with the county administration to make sure that the resultant development meets the area’s vision of being a tourist destination supported by a rich agricultural economy.

He stressed the need to keep land grabbers who are interested in derailing the project at bay. He said he will ensure all public land in the area reverts back to the public.

Other market centres that fall under the plan are Maritati, Kwa Nganga, Gushishi, Kithithina and Mia Moja.