Trans Nzoia County Kicks Off Transformative KISIP 2 Project in Informal Settlements

Category: County Projects, Physical Planning & Urban Development

Date: September 12, 2024

Trans Nzoia County launches KISIP 2 to improve infrastructure and living conditions in five informal settlements, enhancing roads, water supply, and sanitation systems.

The County Government of Trans Nzoia has commenced the implementation of the Kenya Informal Settlements Improvement Project (KISIP 2) in five key informal settlements: Mitume, Matisi, Tuwan, Kipsongo, and Shanti. This transformative project is designed to uplift the livelihoods of residents by enhancing infrastructure, including road and footpath construction, drainage systems, water supply, sanitation systems, and public lighting.

During a project progress meeting and site visit, County CEC for Lands, Janerose Nasimiyu, expressed her satisfaction with the ongoing works on the KeRRah-Link Road in Matisi and Usafi Road in Tuwan Ward. She reassured the contractor of the county government’s support to ensure the project’s timely completion.

“The KISIP 2 project is crucial for enhancing the lives of people living in informal settlements,” said CEC Nasimiyu. “We are committed to working collaboratively with all stakeholders to achieve this goal.”

Project Engineer Martin Maina from Sihaam Contractors reported that the project is currently 4.8% complete, with significant progress in earthworks, bush clearing, and the laying of water pipelines. Despite challenges from ongoing rains affecting earthworks, the contractor remains confident in meeting the project deadlines.

Eng. Bernard Odhuno from SOBOCON Associates Limited, the project consultants, expressed satisfaction with the pace of implementation and the quality control measures in place. He highlighted the establishment of a material quality control lab and the recruitment of qualified staff to oversee necessary tests.

The water supply component of the project is advancing well, with water pipes already laid in several areas. The project aims to connect over 2,500 households to piped water, providing safe and clean drinking water to residents.

KISIP 2 is funded by the National Government, the County Government, IDA, AFD, and the World Bank. Upon completion, the project is expected to significantly improve the living conditions of residents in the five targeted informal settlements.