Improved trade corridor, reduced travel time, enhanced road safety, economic growth for lake basin counties
Isebania-Kisii A1 Highway Rehabilitation (Lot 1)
KES 8.6 billion rehabilitation of 86km Isebania-Kisii section of the A1 international trunk road with associated feeder roads.
AnnouncedDecember 1, 2016
StartedJune 1, 2018
Expected CompletionDecember 31, 2025
Financials
Offering PriceKsh 8,600,000,000KES
Timeline
Tender Awarded
China Henan International won the KES 8.6 billion tender for Lot 1
Construction Commenced
Groundbreaking and commencement of road rehabilitation works
85% Completion Reported
Project reported at 85% completion with interchange design underway
Contractors
China Henan International Corporation Group
Main ContractorChinese construction firm handling Lot 1 of the A1 rehabilitation
Politicians Involved
James Ongwae
GovernorAdvocated for the road as essential for Kisii's economic growth
Benefits
Description
The Isebania-Kisii road rehabilitation is Lot 1 of the larger 172km Isebania-Kisii-Ahero A1 highway project, a critical international trunk road linking Tanzania, Kenya, and South Sudan. The project covers approximately 86km from Isebania at the Kenya-Tanzania border to Kisii town, plus associated feeder roads including Suneka-Rangwe-Olare (31km), Nyachenge-Tabaka-Ogembo (20km), and Nyamataro Loop road (4km). Funded jointly by the African Development Bank and Government of Kenya, the contract was awarded to China Henan International Corporation Group at KES 8.6 billion. The project includes a unique interchange and underpass at the Kisii-Migori junction.
Overview
Critical international trade corridor serving over 2 million people in the Lake Victoria basin, connecting Kenya to Tanzania and South Sudan markets