Uasin Gishu Rolls Out 700km Road Improvement Plan to Enhance Access and Drive Growth
County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Roads, Dr. Abraham Serem, lauded Governor Bii for the bold initiative, saying it would ensure that roads in all 30 wards are passable and properly maintained.
Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii.Photo/Courtesy
By Ruth Sang
A major county-wide infrastructure project has been initiated in Uasin Gishu, involving the grading and murraming of over 700 kilometers of roads across all the 30 wards; it is expected that such improvements will greatly enhance transport, service delivery, and economic activity.
Dr. Jonathan Bii Chelilim, the county governor, officiated at the programme launch in the Sinonin area of Soy Ward, explaining how it would transform connectivity and unlock new economic opportunities for the county. He stated that the project is a key pillar within the framework of the county’s “Singapore Vision for the County of Champions,” which places a strong emphasis on infrastructure as a foundational element towards development.
According to Governor Bii, with a road network that would be vastly expanded and improved, access to critical services of education, health care, and agriculture-the very lifeblood of the county-will improve.
The governor stated, “These roads will ease movement for learners going to school, families seeking medical care, and farmers transporting their produce to markets.” “Improving mobility in these key sectors directly uplifts livelihoods and strengthens our economic base.”
The governor further noted that the Over 700 km of roads upgraded would reduce transport costs, open remote and underserved areas, and improve connectivity between communities and markets and public services. This is a move that positions Uasin Gishu County for sustainable double-digit economic growth while also spearheading development across the various wards.
According to the Deputy Governor Evans Kapkea, the programme is meant to bridge long-held infrastructure gaps that have hindered development in certain areas within the county, especially during the rainy season, when some roads become impassable.
“Dependable road infrastructure is central to development,” Kapkea said. “This program will guarantee continuous access even during heavy rains, allowing farmers, traders, and service providers to operate more efficiently and reliably.”
In addition to the road works, the county government intends to put up 30 bridges-one in each ward-for all-weather access, reduced travel time, and increased trade and investment within and outside the county.
Roads under this great initiative will be made usable and well maintained in all wards, as described by the County Executive Committee Member for Roads, Dr. Abraham Serem, in praise of said initiative from his excellency Governor Bii for what the doctor called a bold and inclusive initiative.
“With this programme, roads across all thirty wards will be accessible,” Dr. Serem said. “It demonstrates a clear commitment to maintaining quality infrastructure not just in the short term, but sustainably into the future. This is a strategic investment in long-term growth and effective service delivery.”
He also mentioned that the county’s technical capability had been strengthened through collaboration with the National Youth Service (NYS), allowing rapid implementation by ensuring modern equipment and skilled personnel.
County Assembly Majority Leader Julius Sang has said that the Assembly stands firmly behind the program, which he thinks has the ken of the citizen, with the Nguzo Kumi Development Plan. 
“This investment directly addresses the priorities of our people,” Sang said. “Better roads and bridges mean improved livelihoods, stronger local economies, and fair development across all wards.”
The Road Improvement Works follow the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Uasin Gishu County Government and the National Youth Service, under which NYS has provided machinery, expertise, and manpower to speed up actualization.
According to county officials, the three-month program is expected to benefit communities across the county, improve service delivery, and lay a strong foundation for long-term economic growth, thus cementing Uasin Gishu’s place as a regional hub for trade, agriculture, and investment.
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