Makueni County Assembly Speaker Douglas Mbilu. Photo File. 
By Andrew Mbuva
Makueni County Assembly Speaker Douglas Mbilu has intensified his campaign for the Makueni parliamentary seat, placing infrastructure development at the center of his agenda and promising a strategic overhaul of the constituency’s transport and communication systems if elected in 2027.
Speaking during an interview on a local radio station, Mbilu said the constituency requires more than symbolic leadership, arguing that years of neglect have slowed economic growth and limited access to essential services.
“A constituency where transport and communication infrastructure has deteriorated over time does not just need a visible leader—it needs an active and strategic Member of Parliament,” he said. “Roads, bridges, and network connectivity are not luxuries; they are lifelines for economic growth, security, and access to essential services.”
Mbilu outlined a clear plan anchored on accountability, coordination with state agencies, and proactive oversight. He pledged to institute regular audits of roads and communication networks across the constituency to ensure timely identification of challenges and prioritization of development needs.
“I will make it a priority to consistently assess the condition of our infrastructure so that interventions are not reactive, but planned and effective,” he stated.
Central to his approach, Mbilu said, will be close engagement with key national agencies responsible for infrastructure development, including the Kenya National Highways Authority and the Kenya Rural Roads Authority, to fast-track maintenance and upgrade projects.
“Our people deserve quality infrastructure. Delays and substandard work must come to an end through deliberate engagement and follow-up,” he added.
On digital connectivity, Mbilu stressed the importance of expanding network coverage, particularly in underserved areas, noting that communication infrastructure is increasingly vital in education, business, and service delivery.
“Improving connectivity through the Communications Authority of Kenya will be a top priority, because access to information and digital services is no longer optional,” he said.
He further committed to using parliamentary oversight to ensure ministries and implementing agencies are held accountable for project delivery, saying prudent use of public resources must translate into visible development.
“Every project must reflect value for money and directly benefit wananchi. Oversight will not be optional—it will be deliberate and firm,” Mbilu emphasized.
As he continues to traverse the constituency, Mbilu is also rallying stakeholders and residents to support a development-focused agenda, promising to advocate for equitable allocation of national resources to Makueni.
His message signals a campaign built on structured planning and delivery, with infrastructure emerging as a key pillar in his bid to convince voters ahead of the 2027 General Election.
