Homa Bay Unveils Ambitious 5-Year Plan to Transform Roads, Infrastructure
Source: homabay.go.ke
The County Government of Homa Bay has unveiled an ambitious 5-year strategic plan aimed at transforming roads and infrastructure across the county. The Ksh 37.6 billion plan, covering 2023-2027, lays out strategies to improve mobility, connectivity and access to facilities for Homa Bay residents.
At a stakeholders meeting in Homa Bay town on Monday, the County Executive Committee Member for Roads, Transport and Infrastructure, Hon. Danish Onyango, said the plan focuses on four key priorities – expanding the road network, efficient transport systems, infrastructure quality control and improved coordination of infrastructure projects.
“We want to open up new roads to link our people to economic opportunities and social services. We also want to rehabilitate existing roads, improve transportation safety and regulate infrastructure development,” Onyango stated.
On his part, the Chief Officer for Roads, Transport and Infrastructure Eng. Bernard Nyobange lauded the entire department for their dedication, contribution and support in the drafting of the plan.
“It is my conviction that the successful implementation of this strategic plan will improve the department’s performance and contribute to the County’s mission in achieving its vision,” Nyobange said.
Under the plan, the county targets to open up 2,800km of new roads and rehabilitate 3,200km of existing roads. It will also construct modern Bodaboda shades, rehabilitate jetties, train Bodaboda operators on road safety and expand the Kabunde airstrip.
On infrastructure quality, the county will develop maintenance procedures for its machinery, acquire new equipment and enhance supervision of private and public projects.
To fund the plan, Homa Bay will increase its infrastructure budget, seek additional funding from the national government, partner with development agencies and utilize public-private partnerships.
Stakeholders from county sector departments, including county executive committee members from Water, Education, Lands, Sub County and ward administrators, welcomed the plan, noting poor road networks had hampered development for years. The ambitious plan will now be subjected to public participation.
