World Bank Commends Trans Nzoia County for Progress on KISIP 2 Project
The World Bank Implementation Mission today visited Trans Nzoia County to assess the progress of the KISIP 2 Project, which is implementing a over 940-million-shilling project in five informal settlements: Kipsongo, Matisi, Tuwan, Shanti, and Mitume.
The project aims to improve the lives of over 52,705 residents in these settlements.
During a site inspection tour on Friday of ongoing infrastructural works at the KERRA-Link Road in Matisi and Usafi road water works in Matisi, the World Bank Representative and the KISIP 2 National Project Coordinator, George Orwah, and his deputy, Stella Gitimu, were impressed by the progress made.
They encouraged the County Project Coordination Team (CPCT), County leadership, and the contractor to maintain the momentum and ensure the project is completed on time.
Mr. George Awrah praised the Trans Nzoia County leadership, led by Governor George Natembeya, for providing a strong and effective team.
He expressed confidence that the project would bring significant transformative changes to the county’s informal settlements.
The National Coordinator commended the CPCT and County leadership for their choice to include a home for the elderly in the project under the Socio-economic inclusion planning for the renovation of Mitume home of the elderly.
He emphasized the importance of supporting the people who brought us into the world and called on the Phase Three implementation team from the State Department of Housing and Urban Development to allocate resources to ensure the elderly in the home have a good quality of life.
Arwah also mentioned that the Kenya Urban Support Program is underway and will be supporting new municipalities, including Trans Nzoia.
He urged the County government to collaborate with the State Department of Housing to ensure the implementation of more projects for the residents.
The Deputy National Coordination Project Team (NCPT) added that the main goal of the KISIP 2 project is to improve the living standards of residents in urban informal settlements through enhanced road infrastructure, access to clean water, and street and floodlights.
The project is spearheaded by the Government of Kenya through the State Department of Housing and Urban Development, in collaboration with county governments, and is funded by the World Bank, Agence Française de Développement (AFD), and IDA.
Representing the County CEM for Lands, Physical Planning, Housing, and Urban Development, Janersoe Nasimiyu Mutama, and Trans Nzoia County CEC for Health and Sanitation, Sam Ojwang, applauded the National Government, World Bank, IBRD, IDA, and AFD for their support in the implementation of the KISIP 2 Project.
The CEC said that the residents of these areas had been largely forgotten and that the project’s support would significantly improve their living conditions.
He assured the National and World Bank teams of the County government’s full support, including counterpart funding and adherence to project agreements.
The World Bank led team, Raymond Kirwa, emphasized the importance of adhering to project timelines and urged stakeholders to expedite the work schedule.
He also challenged the CPCT and County leadership to consider the long-term maintenance of the projects and allocate funds for operations and maintenance.
Kirwa expressed excitement about the project’s potential impact on the community and highlighted the importance of the home for the elderly.
He also emphasized the need to scope for additional funding to support the county.
Michael Ngari appreciated the progress made by the Trans Nzoia County team and encouraged the contractor to continue working efficiently to meet project deadlines. He commended the county for conducting safety inductions on site.
Trans Nzoia County Project Coordinator Edith Baraza thanked the World Bank Implementation Mission and the National Project Coordination Team for their support.
She said that the project would have a positive impact on the residents of the area and called for more collaborations and support.
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