Kipkalya Kones, he was appointed to replace him as Minister for Roads in February 2009. His stewardship at the Ministry of Roads has seen a rapid expansion of roads infrastructure in all parts of the country. The Thika Superhighway became a reality under his charge. Personal life Bett is fond of travelling for business and leisure. He has visited over 70 countries and has close business and political contacts in Australia, United States and United Kingdom. He has five daughters and four sons. References External links http://www.roads.go.ke/index.php?view=article&catid=1%3Aabout-us&id=8%3Aministers&format=pdf&option=com_content&Itemid=19 Living people 1953 births Orange Democratic Movement politicians Members of the National Assembly (Kenya) Government ministers of Kenya University of Nairobi alumni