The new Huduma Centre, which has been operating since July, was formally opened by Prof. Kindiki during a visit to the constituency. The facility is expected to ease the burden on locals who previously had to travel to Kerugoya or Embu for services such as identity document applications, birth and death certificates, Kenya Revenue Authority matters and pension inquiries.
"Government services must be accessible to the people," Kindiki said at the ceremony, adding that the centre will save residents both time and transport costs by bringing essential services closer to home.
Mwea MP Mary Maingi, who championed the project, highlighted that the centre addresses a long‑standing need. "For a long time, our people have had to travel outside Mwea to access services that should be available closer to home. Today, we are seeing that change," she said.
In addition to administrative services, the centre houses a Jitume ICT Hub that offers young people digital‑skills training in areas such as content creation, web design, transcription and freelance work, aiming to integrate them into the growing digital economy.
The Mwea Huduma Centre is the 61st such facility opened across Kenya and the second in Kirinyaga County, following the earlier centre in Kerugoya. Its opening aligns with the government’s broader push to decentralise services and make them more accessible at the grassroots level.
Local residents have already reported shorter journeys and reduced transport expenses, signalling the immediate impact of the centre on everyday life in Mwea.