The Kenyan government has received Ksh778 million from the World Bank to support major infrastructure projects, the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) announced on Tuesday, November 18. The funding will focus on two key initiatives: the Lake Victoria Basin Development Project (LVBDP) and the Roads for Rural Economic Development Project (RREDP).
Under the LVBDP, a significant portion of the funds will be allocated to procuring goods and hiring consulting services. The project aims to improve transportation and digital connectivity across the Lake Victoria region. Key activities include constructing roads and bridges, installing fibre optic cables, and establishing inland water transport routes to boost trade and communication.
KeNHA has invited companies to apply for consultancy services, which will be selected through an Open International Competitive method. Successful firms will conduct feasibility studies, engineering designs, and socio-economic needs assessments. This ensures that community priorities are addressed and access to basic services is enhanced. Counties expected to benefit from the LVBDP include Busia, Homa Bay, Kakamega, Kericho, Kisii, Kisumu, Migori, Nandi, Nyamira, Siaya, Trans Nzoia, and Vihiga.
Meanwhile, the RREDP will use part of the funding to rehabilitate rural roads and construct modern bridges in selected areas. Improved road networks will help residents access schools, healthcare facilities, and market centers, fostering economic growth and social development in rural communities.
KeNHA emphasized that these initiatives are part of the government’s broader strategy to modernize Kenya’s transport infrastructure, enhance trade connectivity, and drive socio-economic development across both rural and urban regions.
This World Bank funding marks a significant step toward strengthening Kenya’s infrastructure, connecting communities, and ensuring more inclusive growth throughout the country.
