Regions to Benfit from a Mega Road Project as KeNHA Secures World Bank Funding

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has unveiled plans for a major road infrastructure project covering approximately 815 kilometres across eight counties, with funding of KSh129 billion expected from the World Bank.

The ambitious programme will target Migori, Homa Bay, Kisumu, Siaya, Busia, Vihiga, Nandi and Uasin Gishu counties under the Lake Victoria Basin Connectivity and Development Project (LVBCDP).

According to a procurement notice published by KeNHA, the government intends to secure approximately USD 1 billion (KSh129.92 billion) from the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) to finance the initiative.

The project will involve upgrading and rehabilitating selected roads to improve transport connections between communities, towns and major economic centres in the Lake Victoria Basin.

Five major road sections have already been identified for the initial construction and rehabilitation works .

These include the 176-kilometre Muhuru Bay-Sori-Nyagwethe road, the 174-kilometre Nyagwethe-Mbita-Homa Bay stretch and the 188-kilometre Awasi-Katito-Otonglo-Asembo route.

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