Enhanced cross-border trade, improved road safety, reduced travel time, economic growth for Migori
Isebania-Kisii-Ahero A1 Highway (Migori Section)
Rehabilitation of the Migori County section of the 86km Isebania-Kisii A1 highway from the Tanzania border.
AnnouncedDecember 1, 2016
StartedJune 1, 2018
Expected CompletionDecember 31, 2025
Financials
Offering PriceKsh 3,000,000,000KES
Timeline
Construction Started
Road rehabilitation commenced from Isebania end
Contractors
China Henan International Corporation Group
Main ContractorChinese firm contracted for the full Lot 1 Isebania-Kisii section
Politicians Involved
Ochillo Ayacko
SenatorLobbied for inclusion of Migori sections in A1 rehabilitation
Benefits
Description
The Migori section of the A1 highway rehabilitation runs from Isebania at the Kenya-Tanzania border through Migori town towards Kisii. This section carries heavy international transit traffic between Mombasa and Mwanza ports via the Southern Corridor. The road had deteriorated to a 4-5m wide carriageway with severe potholes, causing frequent accidents. The rehabilitation includes widening to a proper dual carriageway through Migori town, construction of the Suna interchange, and installation of road safety features. The KES 8.6 billion Lot 1 contract was awarded to China Henan International Corporation Group.
Overview
Gateway road from Tanzania into Kenya, critical for cross-border trade worth billions of shillings annually