Kakwanyang- July 3, 2026(Public Communication and Media Relations)

Routine maintenance works on the 17-kilometre Napetet–Kakwanyang–Nakadukui Road in Turkana Central has been successfully completed, improving accessibility and mobility for residents and road users along the stretch.

Funded by the County Government of Turkana through the Department of Roads, the project involved bush clearing and grading works aimed at enhancing road safety and improving accessibility.

A team from the Department of Roads, led by Surveyor Janet Bosibori, conducted a final inspection of the completed works to assess their quality and compliance with the required standards. The inspection team expressed satisfaction with the quality of work delivered.

Speaking during the inspection, Deputy Director for Roads Julia Agis commended the contractor for successfully completing the project and delivering quality work.

She noted that the improved road serves as a vital link between Township Ward and Kangatotha Ward in Turkana Central Sub-County and will play an important role in enhancing connectivity, easing transportation, and supporting socio-economic activities in the area.

Those present during the inspection included Christopher Aposo (County Examiner), Lomoe Shakespeare (Procurement Officer), Peter Ekoyan (Accountant), Benson Ekidor (Monitoring and Evaluation Officer), and Emmanuel Amodoi (Roads Engineer).

The completed maintenance works form part of ongoing efforts by the Department of Roads to improve transport infrastructure across the county, facilitate access to essential services, and support economic development.