County delivers 1,200km of roads in FY 2025/2026 as Sh415M allocated for flagship projects in 2026/2027
ELDORET,August 2026-The County Government of Uasin Gishu is set to commission a new asphalt processing plant in Eldoret City that officials say will be a game changer for road infrastructure development in the county and beyond.
According to County Executive Member for Roads, Eng. Abraham Serem, the plant is 94% complete and will drastically improve efficiency, cut road construction costs by 50%, and deliver more durable bitumen roads.
“The Governor has given adequate resources. We have a big task ahead to ensure every part of the county is connected. This plant means we can now tarmac faster, cheaper, and to higher standards,” CECM Serem stated.
The plant will directly support Governor Dr Jonathan Bii’s plan to tarmac at least 1 kilometre of roads in each of the new municipalities of Cheramei, Moisbridge, Ziwa, Kesses, Moiben, and Burnt Forest in FY 2026/2027.
Governor Bii said the facility aligns with Pillar VI of his manifesto on Infrastructure Development and Public Works and is provided for in the County Integrated Development Plan 2023-2027.
“The goal is to make major strides in improving livelihoods, boosting the economy, and driving sustainable development through quality infrastructure. With our own plant, we control quality, timelines, and costs,” Governor Bii said.
The county has already made significant strides with over 1,200 kilometres of roads graded, more than 300 kilometres graveled, and 489.5 km of grading and 316.99 km of graveling delivered in just 2 months through framework contracts.
“Over 30 bridges and box culverts constructed and 52% completion on ongoing projects through NYS collaboration and in-house programs.”
The county has allocated a total of Sh415 million for flagship road projects in the 2026/2027 financial year. Funds will also go to new bridges, drainage works in marginalized border areas, and upgrading roads to all-weather standards.
Chief Officer Geoffrey Tanui said owning the plant will end over-reliance on external contractors and reduce transport costs for materials.
“It means maintenance will be faster and cheaper. We can now respond to potholes and deterioration immediately instead of waiting,” Tanui noted.
Other urban upgrades include tarmacking of Bandaptai Road, paving of Farmers Street, and works in Mwanzo, Shauri, Maili Nne and Kipkaren estates. The county has also decongested Eldoret with a new bus park for Langas and eastern routes, plus renovation of the Iten-Chepkoile bus park.
Matatu operators welcomed the move.
“We don’t have a better way to thank Governor Bii. During heavy rains our vehicles and passengers had to wade through muddy potholes. This will bring reprieve,” said John Chepkonga.
The county has also boosted emergency response with two new 16,000-litre fire and rescue water bowsers.
With the asphalt plant set for commissioning, Uasin Gishu is positioning itself as a model for devolved infrastructure delivery-moving from gravel to bitumen, and from promises to paved roads.
