Progress of Ongoing Construction of 122-Kilometer Mamboleo–Kipsitet Road [Photos]

The government has given an update on the ongoing construction of the 122-kilometer Mamboleo–Kipsitet. 

In a statement on Thursday, October 8, Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said the project is being implemented in three phases. 

According to PS Omollo, the ongoing project is part of the government’s plan to revitalize the Western Kenya sugar belt. 

“The ongoing construction of the Mamboleo–Miwani–Chemelil–Muhoroni–Kipsitet Road (C674) is part of the broader commitment to revitalize the Western Kenya Sugar Belt by strengthening connectivity, easing the movement of goods, and supporting renewed economic activity.

“Overseen by the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), the 122-kilometer corridor traverses Kisumu, Nandi, and Kericho counties and is being implemented in three lots,” read the statement in part. 

PS Omollo noted that the first phase of the project includes a 6.5-kilometre dual carriageway, while the other sections link key centers across the sugar belt.

The Interior PS said the road has been designed to withstand heavy commercial traffic from the region’s sugar mills. 

“Built to dense bitumen macadam standards, the road is designed to withstand the heavy commercial traffic generated by the region's sugar mills and industries,” said Omollo. 

Further, Omollo said the road will provide an alternative freight route, easing congestion at the Ahero interchange and reducing heavy truck traffic through Kisumu's Central Business District once it is complete. 

This comes weeks after PS Omollo issued an update on the construction of the 43-kilometer Kakamega–Navakholo–Musikoma road. 

In a statement on September 26, PS Omollo said the project is transforming the existing gravel and earth road through earthworks, drainage, soil stabilization, and paving.

“At Mukhweso Junction in Navakholo, the contractor has established machinery camps and commenced sub-base preparation and related works, marking the area as a key operational point along the corridor,” said Omollo. 

According to the Interior PS, the upgraded road will improve all-weather connectivity for farmers, traders, and commuters; shorten travel times; reduce vehicle operating costs; and ease access to markets for sugarcane and other agricultural produce once complete.