Western Kenya connectivity, agricultural transport, reduced travel time, economic growth
Kisumu-Kakamega-Webuye Road
Upgrade of the road connecting Kisumu to Kakamega and Webuye, serving western Kenya's most populous region.
AnnouncedJanuary 1, 2015
StartedJanuary 1, 2016
Expected CompletionDecember 31, 2020
CompletedJune 1, 2021
Financials
Offering PriceKsh 10,000,000,000KES
Timeline
Construction Begins
Road upgrade construction commenced
Road Completed
Road upgrade completed and opened to traffic
Contractors
Sinohydro Corporation
Main ContractorChinese contractor that constructed the road
Politicians Involved
Uhuru Kenyatta
President of KenyaInitiated the road upgrade as part of western Kenya development
Benefits
Description
This project upgraded the road connecting Kisumu (the Lake Region's economic hub) to Kakamega and Webuye in western Kenya. The route passes through one of Kenya's most densely populated regions and serves as a critical artery for agricultural produce, particularly sugarcane, from western Kenya.
Overview
Key connector for western Kenya's population centers, facilitating trade, agriculture, and access to services for millions of residents.