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Road Under Construction

Muhuru Bay-Sori-Mbita Road

Migori Nyanza Kenya

Upgrade of the Lake Victoria lakeshore road connecting Muhuru Bay in Migori through Sori to Mbita in Homa Bay County.

AnnouncedJanuary 1, 2018
StartedJanuary 1, 2020
Expected CompletionDecember 31, 2026

Financials

Offering PriceKsh 2,200,000,000KES

Timeline

Road Construction Commenced

January 1, 2020

Contractor mobilized for lakeshore road upgrade

Contractors

Put Sarajevo General Engineering Company

Main Contractor
Ksh 2,200,000,000 Bosnia

Bosnian engineering company contracted for road construction

Politicians Involved

Ochillo Ayacko

Governor
ODM

Championed lakeshore road development

Benefits

Improved fish transport, tourism development, lakeshore community connectivity, economic growth

Description

The Muhuru Bay-Sori-Mbita lakeshore road project involves upgrading the scenic but deteriorated road running along the shores of Lake Victoria. The road connects fishing and trading communities along the lake from Muhuru Bay in Migori County through Sori Beach to Mbita town in Homa Bay County. The project is critical for the fishing industry as it improves access to fish landing sites and processing facilities. The road also supports tourism development along the lake and connects communities that have historically been isolated.

Overview

Connects isolated lakeshore fishing communities and supports the Lake Victoria fishing economy

Sources

infrastructuremigoriwestern-kenyaroadlakeshore