Improved fish transport, tourism development, island connectivity, economic growth
Homa Bay-Mbita Road Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation of the 70km Homa Bay-Mbita road connecting Homa Bay town to Mbita Point on the shores of Lake Victoria.
AnnouncedJanuary 1, 2013
StartedJune 1, 2014
Expected CompletionDecember 31, 2018
CompletedJune 1, 2019
Financials
Offering PriceKsh 3,500,000,000KES
Actual CostKsh 3,500,000,000KES
Cost Variance
Timeline
Road Rehabilitation Started
CRBC began rehabilitation works on the Homa Bay-Mbita road
Road Completed
Full rehabilitation completed and road opened to traffic
Contractors
China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC)
Main ContractorChinese state-owned construction company
Politicians Involved
Cyprian Awiti
GovernorSupported road development for lakeshore communities
Benefits
Description
The Homa Bay-Mbita road is a 70km highway connecting Homa Bay town to Mbita Point, the gateway to Rusinga and Mfangano islands on Lake Victoria. The road passes through key trading centres and fishing communities along the lakeshore. The rehabilitation project included complete resurfacing, drainage improvements, bridge repairs, and installation of road safety features. The road is critical for the fishing industry as it connects major fish landing sites to markets in Homa Bay and beyond. It also supports tourism to the Tom Mboya Mausoleum on Rusinga Island and other cultural heritage sites.
Overview
Vital connection to Lake Victoria's fishing economy and island communities, supporting livelihoods of tens of thousands