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Siaya-Bondo Road Upgrade

Siaya Nyanza Kenya

Upgrade of the Siaya-Bondo road connecting two major towns in Siaya County, improving accessibility in the lakeside region.

AnnouncedJanuary 1, 2013
StartedJanuary 1, 2015
Expected CompletionDecember 31, 2019
CompletedMarch 1, 2020

Financials

Offering PriceKsh 2,000,000,000KES

Timeline

Road Upgrade Completed

March 1, 2020

Siaya-Bondo road upgrade to bitumen standards completed

Politicians Involved

Cornel Rasanga

Governor
ODM

First Siaya Governor who oversaw county road improvement programmes

Benefits

Inter-town connectivity, fishing community access, university access, cultural tourism, agricultural transport

Description

The Siaya-Bondo road connects Siaya town, the county headquarters, to Bondo town on the shores of Lake Victoria. The road has been upgraded to bitumen standards as part of broader road improvements in Siaya County. The route serves as a vital link for fishing communities, educational institutions including Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology in Bondo, and agricultural areas. The improved road has enhanced connectivity between the county's two main urban centres and facilitated trade and transport of fish from Lake Victoria landing sites. The road is also important for accessing Got Ramogi, a significant cultural and heritage site for the Luo community.

Overview

Improved connectivity between Siaya County's two major towns and to Lake Victoria, supporting fishing communities, university access, and cultural tourism to Got Ramogi heritage site.

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