8 Counties Set to Benefit from KSh129 Billion World Bank Road Project

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has secured World Bank funding for an 815-kilometre road construction, and rehabilitation programme covering eight counties in Western, Nyanza and Rift Valley regions.

The KSh129 billion project will be implemented under the Lake Victoria Basin Connectivity and Development Project (LVBCDP). It will cover Migori, Homa Bay, Kisumu, Siaya, Busia, Vihiga, Nandi and Uasin Gishu counties.

KeNHA said the government intends to seek $1 billion from the World Bank to finance the project, which is expected to improve road connections across the Lake Victoria Basin.

Five major road sections have been earmarked for construction. The first is the 176-kilometre Muhuru Bay-Sori-Nyagweth Road, which will connect Migori and Homa Bay counties.

The second section is the 174-kilometre Nyagweth-Mbita-Homa Bay Road, also serving communities in Homa Bay County and improving links towards the lakeside areas.

Another 188-kilometre stretch will run along the Awasi-Katito-Otonglo-Asembo Road, linking Kisumu and Siaya counties. The route is among the key sections expected to strengthen movement between the two counties.

The fourth road is the 177-kilometre Asembo-Nyamonye-Port Victoria-Mulwanda Road, connecting Siaya and Busia counties.

The final section will cover 100 kilometres, beginning at Chavakali in Kakamega County, passing through Kapsabet in Nandi County and ending in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County.

The five sections will form part of the wider 815-kilometre programme, which KeNHA says will be delivered through several construction packages.

KeNHA Director General Luka Kimeli said the road works would be divided into about 12 contracts. He noted that the number could change during the procurement process.

The planned contracts will allow the authority to organise implementation across the different road sections. The procurement process will determine the final packaging of the works and how the contracts are awarded.

KeNHA said arrangements may be adjusted as procurement progresses and project requirements are finalised later. The project is expected to improve connectivity among the eight counties through construction and rehabilitation of key roads.

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