Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has promised to improve road network to ease communication and thus spur economic growth across the county
Speaking when he launched the upgrading of Lumakanda-Manyonyi road in Lugari Sub County to bitumen standards Barasa reiterated that his administration is focused on improving the
county’s road network as illustrated in his manifesto.
He said the 8 kilometre road linking Lumakanda and Lugari wards once complete will enhance
connectivity and spur economic growth in the two wards.
“As we lunch construction of this road and several others across the county I want to assure Kakamega residents that plans are underway to ensure each of the 60 wards gets a tarmacked road.”He said.
The governor said the contractor has committed to complete the construction works of the road within the next two years.
The county boss further said his administration is determined to initiate sustainable projects in every corner of the county for the benefit of residents.
Area Ward Representative Bernard Bokanda lauded the Governor for the road project saying it will be a game changer for the two neighboring wards whose major activity is farming.
He noted that the upgrade will ease movement and improve access to markets and health facilities.
Residents who attended the launch thanked the governor for keeping his campaign promise noting that a better road network is a basis for socio-economic development and improved livelihoods.
A section of boda-boda riders who have been operating along the road called for speedy completion to save them from the high costs of servicing their motorcycles every time.