𝑩𝒖𝒏𝒈𝒐𝒎𝒂 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒚 𝑺𝒆𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒔 466 𝑴𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑺𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑰𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒍 𝑺𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑼𝒑𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒆

Bungoma County is set to undergo a transformation with the Kenya Informal Settlement Improvement Project (KISIP), funded by the World Bank to the tune of 466 million shillings.

This ambitious project initiative aims to enhance living conditions in the informal sectors by upgrading roads, repairing sewer lines, installing security lights, and ensuring access to clean water.

Key areas earmarked for development under the project include Landmatope in Chwele and Mjini informal settlement in Bungoma town.

Governor Kenneth Lusaka, speaking at the opening of a three-day training session organized by KISIP in Eldoret’s Noble Hotel, reiterated the county government’s commitment to uplift residents’ livelihoods.

The training, spearheaded by the Department of Lands and Physical Planning in collaboration with the County Assembly executive committee, underscores the county’s dedication to efficient project management. Governor Lusaka highlighted the synergy between KISIP and the county’s housing projects, emphasizing the construction of low-cost, quality homes in Musikoma.

Progress is already underway, with 70 million shillings allocated for street lighting and a further 380 million shillings awarded to a contractor for drainage and road repairs in the targeted settlement areas.

Governor Lusaka expressed confidence that these initiatives will significantly enhance the well-being of residents, aligning perfectly with KISIP”s core objective of improving livelihoods.

The Kenya Informal Settlement Improvement Project (KISIP), a collaborative effort between the Kenyan Government, World Bank, Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA), and Agence Francaise Development (AFD), signals a promising future for Bungoma County’s informal settlements.