Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir has unveiled plans for a 143- kilometre road project that will connect Rift Valley to the parts of the Nyanza region, set to begin in January 2027.
He stated this during a public event in Bomet County, describing it as one of the infrastructure undertaking in recent times with Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA).
The project will link four counties: Nakuru, Narok, Migori and Bomet, and is being funded by the World Bank. The road will ease transport of goods and people, reducing travel time, boosting trade and improving access to markets, schools and hospitals.
Chirchir emphasized that the road will not only serve motorists but also transform rural economy by opening up agricultural zones. He also mentioned several roads in the county will have undergo extensive rehabilitation, as contractors are already on the site.
The project is part of the government’s initiative to transform Kenya, as it’s part of the 28,000 kilometres of road nationwide.
Local residents have stated that the road will be a game changer for regional integration, claiming the road could rival the Northern Corridor of western Kenya.