President William Ruto has launched the upgrading of the 10-kilometre Tombe-Isinta-Mokomoni Road in Nyamira County, in a move expected to improve transport connectivity and support economic activities in the surrounding communities.
The project, being implemented by the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA), will see the road upgraded to bitumen standards to improve accessibility and link neighbouring areas to major roads and nearby towns.
According to KeRRA, the improved road is expected to reduce travel time and ease the movement of people, goods and services once completed.
The authority noted that residents will benefit from improved access to essential social amenities, including Nyamira National Polytechnic, Magombo Market Centre and Nyambaria National School.
The project is also expected to benefit farmers, particularly tea growers, by providing better transport links for moving agricultural produce to markets and collection centres.
KeRRA said improved road conditions would help farmers transport their produce more efficiently, reducing transportation challenges and post-harvest losses.
The authority added that the project would open up surrounding areas by strengthening connections between local communities and key transport routes.
The road upgrade forms part of ongoing infrastructure development efforts aimed at improving rural connectivity, facilitating trade and supporting economic activities across the country.
