Multi-Billion Lake Victoria Ring Road Project to Kick off in November, Ruto Announces

Author: kenyans.co.kePublished on: September 13, 2026Country: Kenya

PoliticsBusiness & Economy

Multi-Billion Lake Victoria Ring Road Project to Kick off in November, Ruto Announces

President William Ruto announced that the construction of the first phase of the 612-kilometre Lake Victoria Ring Road will begin in November 2026. The government has allocated Ksh 60 billion for this phase, which will link five counties: Busia, Siaya, Kisumu, Homa Bay, and Migori. This long-awaited project, discussed for over 15 years, has received funding from the World Bank and aims to enhance road infrastructure in the region.

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