Ruto launches Ksh3.1B road project linking Kericho tea-growing areas
President William Ruto on Thursday, September 10, 2026, presided over the groundbreaking of a Ksh3.1 billion road project linking key tea-growing areas in Kipkelion East, Kericho County. The project covers the 53-kilometre Sabunit–Kapkondor/Furaha–Hill Tea Access Road, with the contractor expected to complete the works within 24 months. Ruto launched the project during the second day […]
President William Ruto inaugurated a Ksh3.1 billion road project on Thursday, September 10, 2026, linking vital tea-growing regions in Kipkelion East, Kericho County. The venture spans a 53-kilometre stretch from Sabunit to Kapkondor/Furaha-Hill Tea Access Road, with completion projected within 24 months. Ruto inaugurated the project during the second day of his visit to Bomet and Kericho counties, where he inspected and commissioned various development initiatives.
Transport Minister Davis Chirchir, Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot, and other officials joined the President at the groundbreaking ceremony. The road will connect multiple locations, including Furaha, Chepsion, Kapkondor, and Hill Tea Junction. Additionally, a five-kilometre segment will link the road to the Tea Research Centre, enhancing access for residents and boosting economic activities in the area.
The entire project is estimated to cost Ksh3.1 billion, with construction machinery already in place. At the ceremony, Ruto unveiled the project information board and officially started the construction machinery, marking the beginning of the road works. This launch is part of President Ruto's ongoing infrastructure-focused tour of Bomet and Kericho counties, aimed at enhancing connectivity and supporting economic growth in the region.
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