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Road Under Construction

Busia-Mumias Road Upgrade

Busia Western Kenya

Upgrade of the 50km Busia-Mumias road connecting Busia border town to the sugar belt in Kakamega County.

AnnouncedJanuary 1, 2018
StartedJanuary 1, 2020
Expected CompletionDecember 31, 2026

Financials

Offering PriceKsh 3,000,000,000KES

Timeline

Road Upgrade Commenced

January 1, 2020

Contractor mobilized for Busia-Mumias road works

Contractors

China Wu Yi Company Limited

Main Contractor
Ksh 3,000,000,000 China

Chinese road construction company

Politicians Involved

Paul Otuoma

Governor
ODM

Advocated for road upgrade connecting Busia to sugar factories

Benefits

Improved sugarcane transport, enhanced cross-border connectivity, reduced travel time, economic growth

Description

The Busia-Mumias road is a 50km highway being upgraded to improve connectivity between Busia border town and Mumias in Kakamega County. The road passes through key sugarcane farming areas and serves as an alternative route for cross-border traffic. The upgrade includes bitumen resurfacing, widening to accommodate increased traffic, drainage improvements, and bridge construction. The road is critical for sugarcane transport from Busia County's farming areas to Mumias Sugar Company and other millers.

Overview

Key agricultural corridor connecting Kenya's busiest border town to the sugar belt heartland

Sources

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