First vehicle access to Funzi Island, tourism development, fishing industry support, community connectivity
Funzi Island Causeway
KES 1.15 billion causeway connecting Funzi Island to the Kwale mainland, opening up tourism and fishing on the remote island.
AnnouncedJanuary 1, 2020
StartedJanuary 1, 2022
Expected CompletionDecember 31, 2026
Financials
Offering PriceKsh 1,150,000,000KES
Timeline
Construction Begins
Funzi causeway construction commenced off the Milalani-Munje road
Contractors
KeNHA-Procured Contractor
Causeway ContractorContractor building the Funzi Island causeway
Politicians Involved
Fatuma Achani
Governor of KwaleAdvocated for the Funzi causeway as critical island connectivity
Benefits
Description
The Funzi Causeway is a road connection being built off the Milalani-Munje road to link Funzi Island to the Kwale County mainland. The KES 1.15 billion project will provide the first vehicular access to Funzi Island, which has been accessible only by boat. The causeway will serve pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles, opening up the island's tourism attractions and supporting the local fishing industry. It is one of the most anticipated infrastructure projects in the Kwale south coast area.
Overview
First-ever land connection to Funzi Island, transforming accessibility for a remote coastal community and unlocking tourism potential.