Improved tea transport, all-weather road access, reduced travel time, economic growth
Nyansiongo-Manga-Ikonge Road
Construction of the 22km Nyansiongo-Manga-Ikonge road to bitumen standard in Nyamira County.
AnnouncedJanuary 1, 2014
StartedMarch 1, 2015
Expected CompletionDecember 31, 2018
CompletedJune 1, 2019
Financials
Offering PriceKsh 850,000,000KES
Actual CostKsh 850,000,000KES
Cost Variance
Timeline
Construction Commenced
Road upgrading works began from Nyansiongo end
Road Completed
Full bitumen surfacing completed and road opened to traffic
Contractors
Sino Hydro Corporation
Main ContractorChinese engineering firm for road construction
Politicians Involved
John Nyagarama
GovernorChampioned road construction for tea farming zones
Benefits
Description
The Nyansiongo-Manga-Ikonge road project involved upgrading a 22km stretch from Nyansiongo through Manga to Ikonge from murram to bitumen standard. The road traverses key tea-growing zones in Nyamira County and connects several trading centres. Previously, the road was impassable during rainy seasons, isolating farming communities and causing significant post-harvest losses for tea and pyrethrum farmers. The project was funded through the Kenya Rural Roads Authority and included proper drainage, culverts, and road markings.
Overview
Opened up productive tea farming areas in Nyamira's highlands, significantly reducing post-harvest losses