Residents and businesses in Bomet Town are set to benefit from an ongoing road upgrade targeting 10 kilometres of key urban roads as the government moves to improve connectivity and support economic activity.
The project, being overseen by the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA), involves upgrading selected roads to bitumen standards alongside the construction of drainage systems and pedestrian walkways.
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said the works are part of broader efforts to modernise urban centres and provide infrastructure capable of supporting growing populations and local economies.
“As the town grows, it is not being left behind in the Government’s commitment to modernise urban centres and strengthen the infrastructure that supports local economies,” Omollo said.
What the Bomet project involves
The 10-kilometre project covers critical urban roads within Bomet Town, with works including earthworks, drainage infrastructure and pedestrian facilities.
The improvements are expected to make movement within the town easier while addressing some of the challenges associated with unpaved or poorly maintained roads.
Omollo said the project forms part of a much larger road development programme targeting more than 500 kilometres of rural and urban roads across Bomet County.
“Overseen by the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA), the project targets 10 kilometres of critical urban roads, with works including earthworks, drainage systems and pedestrian walkways,” he said.
Roads expected to support trade and public services
Beyond improving movement within Bomet Town, the upgraded roads are expected to strengthen connections between residential areas, commercial centres and public facilities.
The network will also improve access to the newly chartered Bomet University, while making it easier for agricultural traders to transport produce to markets.
Omollo said the roads will support access to the upcoming Mulot and Kapkwen modern markets, which are expected to provide additional trading spaces for farmers and businesses.
“The upgraded network will improve connectivity between residential areas, business centres, essential public amenities and the newly chartered Bomet University, while easing the movement of agricultural traders to the upcoming Mulot and Kapkwen modern ESP markets,” he said.
The investment is therefore expected to have an impact beyond transport, particularly for businesses and farmers who rely on reliable road links to move goods and reach customers.
Narok road network also expands
The Bomet project comes as the government continues to expand road infrastructure in neighbouring Narok County.
Omollo said the Ololunga-Sogoo-Saptet-Mulot Road is nearing completion, with 22 kilometres already paved to bitumen standards.
The project is being implemented under the supervision of the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) and funded by the National Government.
According to Omollo, the road is part of a wider rural network covering between 78 and 81 kilometres and connecting communities in Narok South, Narok West, Kilgoris and Emurua Dikirr.
“The road is part of a larger multi-link rural network spanning 78 to 81 kilometres, connecting communities across Narok South, Narok West, Kilgoris and Emurua Dikirr, opening up fertile agricultural zones and easing the movement of farmers and their produce,” he said.
Focus on connecting farmers to markets
The Narok road network is also intended to strengthen the link between agricultural production areas and markets.
Omollo said improved roads would help farmers transport products such as maize, wheat, vegetables and dairy produce to commercial centres, including the newly operational Ololulunga Modern Market.
“The improved corridor will link rural production centres to markets such as the newly operational Ololulunga Modern Market, strengthening trade in maize, wheat, vegetables and dairy products,” he said.
The road projects in Bomet and Narok form part of wider government efforts to expand paved road networks, improve rural and urban connectivity and strengthen links between communities, public facilities and markets.
