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Bridge Under Construction

Galana-Kulalu Bridge (Kilifi)

Kilifi Coast Kenya

KES 1.4 billion bridge over the Galana River in Kilifi County improving access to agricultural areas.

AnnouncedJanuary 1, 2021
StartedJanuary 1, 2022
Expected CompletionDecember 31, 2026

Financials

Offering PriceKsh 1,400,000,000KES

Timeline

Construction Begins

January 1, 2022

Galana-Kulalu bridge construction commenced

Contractors

Bridge Contractor

Main Contractor
Ksh 1,400,000,000 Kenya

Contractor building the Galana-Kulalu bridge

Politicians Involved

Gideon Mung'aro

Governor of Kilifi
ODM

Advocated for the bridge construction

Benefits

River crossing, agricultural transport, community connectivity, irrigation access

Description

The Galana-Kulalu Bridge is a KES 1.4 billion bridge being constructed over the Galana (Sabaki) River in Kilifi County. The bridge will improve access between communities on either side of the river, facilitate agricultural transport, and support the Galana-Kulalu irrigation scheme's potential revival. It connects remote areas of Magarini and Malindi sub-counties.

Overview

Critical river crossing connecting communities separated by the Galana River, facilitating agriculture and movement in one of Kenya's most isolated coastal hinterland areas.

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