Improved inter-county connectivity, reduced travel time, industrial logistics support, agricultural transport, road safety improvements
Kakamega-Webuye-Kitale Road Upgrade
Major upgrade of the Kakamega-Webuye-Kitale highway, a key artery connecting western Kenya to the North Rift region.
AnnouncedJanuary 1, 2012
StartedJanuary 1, 2014
Expected CompletionDecember 31, 2019
CompletedJune 1, 2020
Financials
Offering PriceKsh 6,000,000,000KES
Timeline
Road Upgrade Completed
Major sections of the Kakamega-Webuye road upgrade completed with improved surface and safety features
Benefits
Description
The Kakamega-Webuye-Kitale road is a major highway connecting Kakamega town through Webuye in Bungoma County to Kitale in Trans Nzoia County. The road has undergone significant upgrades including widening, resurfacing, and installation of road safety features. The highway passes through the Pan Paper Mills area in Webuye and the sugar belt, serving heavy industrial and agricultural traffic. The road forms part of the broader highway network connecting the western region to the North Rift and eventually to Uganda through Suam. The upgrade has improved connectivity for the densely populated areas of Kakamega and Bungoma counties and reduced travel time significantly.
Overview
Vital transport artery connecting three counties and linking the western economic zone to the North Rift agricultural breadbasket. Supports sugar industry logistics, industrial activity in Webuye, and broader regional trade.