Kerio, 5th August 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations)

The County Government has confirmed that the ongoing 34-kilometre Nanyangakipi-Kariama road project in Kerio Delta Ward, Turkana Central, remains on course for completion by early October this year.

A team from the Department of Roads inspected the project early this week. The team lead, Roads Inspector Johnmark Eregae, said the contractor had effectively delivered in accordance with the scope of works save for minor works that could be completed before lapse of the October 2026 deadline indicated in the contract period.

“Having inspected the works, the team agrees that the contractor has effectively carried out top stripping, grading and erected the signposts contained in the contract. The road is therefore as good as complete, save for minor finishings to be done by the contractor,” Eregae said.

The project, classified under routine road maintenance works, was valued at approximately Ksh 4 million and was awarded to Kia Egole Women Group Company Limited to meet the standards for gender inclusion in the roads and heavy construction sector as required by law.

“The inspection team hereby directs the contractor to finish up the remaining bits within the stipulated contract period and, proceed to submit all the necessary records and inspection reports to facilitate payment,” Eregae added.

Other members of the inspection team included Julia Agis, Deputy Director, Roads; Shakespeare Lomoe, Senior Procurement Officer; Anisa Aden, Senior Accountant; and Benson Ekidor, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer.