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Road Under Construction

Shinyalu-Khayega-Yala Road

Kakamega Western Kenya

Upgrade of the 20km Shinyalu-Khayega-Yala road connecting central Kakamega to Siaya County border.

AnnouncedJanuary 1, 2018
StartedJanuary 1, 2020
Expected CompletionDecember 31, 2025

Financials

Offering PriceKsh 800,000,000KES

Timeline

Road Construction Started

January 1, 2020

Contractor mobilized for road upgrade works

Contractors

Local Road Contractor

Main Contractor
Ksh 800,000,000 Kenya

Kenyan road construction firm

Politicians Involved

Fernandes Barasa

Governor
ODM

Supported road development connecting to Kakamega Forest

Benefits

Agricultural market access, forest tourism connectivity, inter-county travel, all-weather road

Description

The Shinyalu-Khayega-Yala road project involves upgrading a 20km stretch from Shinyalu through Khayega to Yala town at the Kakamega-Siaya county border. The road passes through the Kakamega Forest area and serves agricultural communities growing sugarcane, tea, and maize. Previously a murram road that became impassable during rains, the upgrade to bitumen standard includes proper drainage to protect the adjacent Kakamega Forest ecosystem. The project is funded through KeRRA and county government contributions.

Overview

Connects agricultural communities to markets while providing access to Kakamega Forest tourism sites

Sources

infrastructurekakamegawestern-kenyaroadrural