Progress of Ongoing Upgrading of the 74-kilometre Mbita–Sori Road [Photos]

Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has issued an update on the ongoing upgrading of the 74-kilometre Mbita–Sindo–Kiabuya–Sori Road. 

In a statement on Friday, November 6, PS Omollo said more than 20 kilometers have already been completed to bitumen standards. 

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The Interior PS noted that the construction is advancing from both Sindo and Sori. 

“More than 20 kilometers have already been completed to bitumen standards, with construction advancing from both Sindo and Sori towards the middle,” PS Omollo stated. 

The project which is being implemented by the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), the project traverses Homa Bay and Migori counties and links Suba North, Suba South and Nyatike constituencies. 

According to PS Omollo, the upgraded road will ease the movement of fresh fish from landing beaches to inland markets, strengthen the Blue Economy and improve access to Ruma National Park. 

“The upgraded road will ease the movement of fresh fish from landing beaches to inland markets, strengthen the Blue Economy and improve access to Ruma National Park, creating opportunities for tourism,” he said. 

Further, Omollo said the road is expected to facilitate cross-border trade between Kenya and Tanzania by reducing travel times and transport costs, while improving connections between lakeside communities and regional commercial centers.

“Working with local authorities, the State Department for Internal Security and National Administration is supporting road safety awareness, orderly movement through active construction zones and measures to protect workers and road users,” the Interior PS added. 

This comes a day after PS Omollo gave an update on the ongoing construction of the 40.5-kilometre Marindi–Magina–Pala–Oria Bridge Road in Homa Bay. 

In a statement on Wednesday, November 4, PS Omollo said the project, which was commissioned in May 2025, is aimed at connecting Homa Bay Town and Ndhiwa constituencies. 

He also noted that the road is part of the broader Gor Mahia Ring Road, which is being implemented by the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA).

According to the Interior PS, the road will ease movement, reduce transport costs and shorten journeys once completed. 

“Once completed, the upgraded road will ease movement across the region, reduce transport costs and shorten journeys to markets, creating better opportunities for farmers, traders and other local enterprises,” he said. 

Omollo also mentioned that the road is expected to strengthen the agricultural economy by improving the transportation of sugarcane, fish and other farm produce, while supporting agro-processing, local industry and tourism.