Improved agricultural market access, reduced travel time, enhanced connectivity between Kisii and Nyamira
Ogembo-Ikonge-Nyamache Road Upgrade
Upgrade of the 25km Ogembo-Ikonge-Nyamache road to bitumen standard connecting Kisii and Nyamira counties.
AnnouncedJanuary 1, 2015
StartedJune 1, 2016
Expected CompletionDecember 31, 2019
CompletedMarch 1, 2020
Financials
Offering PriceKsh 1,200,000,000KES
Actual CostKsh 1,200,000,000KES
Cost Variance
Timeline
Construction Started
Road construction commenced on the Ogembo-Ikonge stretch
Road Completed
Full road upgrade completed to bitumen standard
Contractors
SBI International Holdings
Main ContractorRoad construction contractor for rural roads upgrade
Politicians Involved
James Ongwae
GovernorLobbied for road upgrade to improve agricultural connectivity
Benefits
Description
The Ogembo-Ikonge-Nyamache road upgrade project involved the construction of a bitumen-surfaced road connecting Ogembo town in Kisii County through Ikonge to Nyamache. The 25km road serves as a key feeder road linking agricultural zones in southern Kisii and northern Nyamira with the main A1 highway. Funded by the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) and the national government, the project included drainage improvements, culvert construction, and road safety features. The road passes through some of Kenya's most productive tea and banana farming zones.
Overview
Critical agricultural corridor reducing post-harvest losses by improving market access for tea, banana, and avocado farmers