Inter-county connectivity, sugarcane transport, all-weather access, trade enhancement
Mbale-Luanda Road Upgrade
Upgrade of the 18km Mbale-Luanda road connecting Vihiga and Siaya counties to bitumen standard.
Financials
Timeline
Road Upgrade Started
Construction of bitumen road commenced
Road Completed
Road upgrade to bitumen standard completed
Contractors
Sino Hydro Corporation
Main ContractorChinese construction firm for road upgrade
Politicians Involved
Wilber Ottichilo
GovernorLobbied for road upgrade connecting Vihiga to Siaya County
Benefits
Description
The Mbale-Luanda road upgrade involved constructing an 18km bitumen road connecting Mbale in Vihiga County to Luanda in Siaya County. The road serves as a critical inter-county connector and is important for the sugar belt, transporting sugarcane from Vihiga to processing facilities. Previously, the murram road was notorious for being impassable during rainy seasons, severely disrupting trade and travel between the two counties. The project included proper drainage, culverts, pedestrian walkways through trading centres, and road safety features.
Overview
Critical inter-county connector serving the sugar belt and high-density farming areas of Vihiga and Siaya