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Originally published by Kenyanstop
March 22, 2026
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Ruto Announces Start Date for Construction of 500km Road Connecting Five Counties
The road, which has been in discussion for years, was first proposed to be funded by support from the World Bank, with an approximate budget of Ksh 41.6 billion in 2016...
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President William Ruto has announced the upcoming construction of a 500km Lake Victoria Ring Road, a project that has been in discussion for over 15 years and will connect five counties.
- The 500km road will link Busia, Siaya, Kisumu, Homa Bay, and Migori counties.
- The President stated that funds would be allocated in the next budget, with construction commencing this year, 2026.
- The project, designed to include a 7-metre-wide carriageway and accommodation for non-motorised traffic, aims to boost the blue economy and digital connectivity.
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