Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has continued to play a prominent role in development initiatives in Vihiga County, with education, agriculture, infrastructure, land ownership and community welfare featuring prominently in his engagements. On October 10, 2026, Mudavadi presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for a Sh9 million dormitory at Kaimosi Comprehensive Special School, a project expected to improve accommodation for learners with special needs. The facility is designed to accommodate 166 students and is intended to strengthen the school's ability to provide education and vocational training. The construction of a new dormitory at Kaimosi Comprehensive Special School was one of the major highlights of Mudavadi's latest visit to Vihiga County. The project is expected to address accommodation challenges and provide a better environment for learners who require specialised educational support.

According to the Kenya News Agency, the dormitory will cost Sh9 million and have a capacity of 166 students. Mudavadi presided over the groundbreaking ceremony on Saturday, October 10, 2026, signalling the start of the construction project. During the ceremony, Mudavadi was accompanied by Principal Secretary for Public Service and Human Capital Professor Jane Kere Imbunya, Vihiga Woman Representative Beatrice Adagala, Hamisi MP Charles Gimose, Vihiga MP Ernest Kagesi and other leaders.

The gathering brought together national government officials and local representatives to discuss the welfare of learners and the importance of investing in special education.

Students at the institution expressed gratitude for government assistance, including the provision of food, bedding and other essential supplies.Mudavadi has longstanding political and development connections with Vihiga County, particularly Sabatia Constituency, where he previously served as a Member of Parliament for three terms.

His public engagements in the county have covered agriculture, community welfare, infrastructure and the implementation of national government programmes.

As Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, he has a role in coordinating government business and handling diplomatic responsibilities. His county engagements also provide opportunities to communicate government priorities and hear concerns from local communities.Agriculture remains another important issue in Mudavadi's engagements in Vihiga. On July 22, 2026, he visited Mudete Tea Factory, where he addressed challenges facing tea farmers and called for continued investment in the crop.

According to The Standard, farmers and factory management raised concerns about taxation, poor road infrastructure, fluctuating international tea prices, pests and diseases. Mudavadi acknowledged these difficulties and said the government was working through the Ministry of Agriculture to address policy and operational challenges affecting the industry. Mudete Tea Factory has played an important role in expanding agricultural opportunities in the region.

Established in 1997, the factory serves approximately 12,000 tea farmers in Vihiga and neighbouring Kakamega County, according to The Standard. The publication also reported that the factory had paid farmers a cumulative Sh10.5 billion since its establishment. 

Before the factory was established, farmers had to transport their green tea leaves to Chebut in Nandi County for processing. The establishment of a processing facility closer to farmers reduced the distance involved in delivering produce and helped develop tea farming as an alternative source of income.Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has continued to play a prominent role in development initiatives in Vihiga County, with education, agriculture, infrastructure, land ownership and community welfare featuring prominently in his engagements. On October 10, 2026, Mudavadi presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for a Sh9 million dormitory at Kaimosi Comprehensive Special School, a project expected to improve accommodation for learners with special needs. The facility is designed to accommodate 166 students and is intended to strengthen the school's ability to provide education and vocational training. Poor rural infrastructure was among the concerns raised during Mudavadi's engagement with tea farmers.

Road conditions matter because tea leaves must be transported efficiently from farms to processing facilities. Delays can increase transport costs and complicate the handling of harvested produce.

Improved roads would also benefit residents who depend on public transport, students travelling to school, traders moving goods and patients seeking healthcare.Mudavadi has also discussed affordable housing and land ownership as part of the government's development agenda in Vihiga.

During a meeting with Tiriki elders at Kaimosi University on July 11, 2026, he announced plans for President William Ruto to visit the county to issue land title deeds to beneficiaries. He also highlighted affordable housing as one of the programmes the government intended to advance in the region. Mudavadi has used community meetings in Vihiga to engage elders and other stakeholders on development and governance.

On July 11, 2026, he met more than 1,000 elders and stakeholders from the Tiriki community at Kaimosi Friends University grounds, according to Kenya Broadcasting Corporation.

The discussions included resource allocation, infrastructure, education, healthcare, security and community welfare. Mudavadi also engaged security officers and National Government Administration Officers from Tiriki East and Tiriki West, stressing the importance of peace, professional public service and coordination in implementing government programmes. Mudavadi's activities in Vihiga have both development and political significance.

As a senior government official with longstanding roots in the region, he is an influential figure in discussions about Western Kenya's place in national politics and development planning.

During his July engagement with Tiriki elders, he defended President Ruto's administration and encouraged regional unity behind the government's agenda. The meeting also took place in the context of preparations for the 2027 General Election.The issues raised during Mudavadi's engagements point to several priorities for Vihiga County.

First, the completion of the Kaimosi Comprehensive Special School dormitory would improve accommodation for learners with special needs. The school will also need continued support to ensure students have access to food, learning materials, trained personnel and appropriate facilities.

Second, tea farmers need practical measures to address production costs, road conditions, market access and fluctuating prices. Greater investment in processing and value addition could help strengthen the agricultural economy.Third, road infrastructure requires continued attention to improve transport links between farms, schools, markets and healthcare facilities.

Fourth, affordable housing and land ownership programmes need transparent implementation so that intended beneficiaries can access the promised opportunities.

Finally, cooperation between national and county governments remains essential. Development programmes often involve several agencies, making coordination, accountability and public communication important to their success.