Improved inter-county connectivity, reduced travel time, enhanced road safety, commercial growth
Nyamira-Kisii Road Upgrade
Rehabilitation of the 20km Nyamira-Kisii highway, a vital inter-county connector between Nyamira and Kisii towns.
AnnouncedJanuary 1, 2013
StartedMarch 1, 2014
Expected CompletionJune 30, 2017
CompletedDecember 1, 2017
Financials
Offering PriceKsh 1,200,000,000KES
Actual CostKsh 1,200,000,000KES
Cost Variance
Timeline
Road Rehabilitation Started
Contractor mobilized for road works
Road Completed
Road rehabilitation completed and opened to full traffic
Contractors
China Wu Yi Company Limited
Main ContractorChinese construction company for road rehabilitation
Politicians Involved
John Nyagarama
GovernorAdvocated for the road as priority infrastructure project
Benefits
Description
The Nyamira-Kisii road rehabilitation project covered the 20km stretch connecting Nyamira town to Kisii town, one of the busiest inter-county routes in the Gusii region. The project included carriageway widening, resurfacing, drainage improvement, and installation of safety features. The road serves as the primary transport link between two of Kenya's most densely populated counties and carries significant commercial and passenger traffic daily. The rehabilitation was funded through KeNHA and the national government road development program.
Overview
Primary link between two Gusii county capitals, serving combined population of over 2 million people