The construction of feeder road networks in Shaurimoyo area, Muhoroni Sub-County, Kisumu County, is progressing steadily and is expected to open to the public by mid-March 2026.
The project, implemented under the Kenya Informal Settlements Improvement Project Phase Two (KISIP 2), forms part of strategic infrastructure improvements in selected informal settlements across Kisumu.
During a site visit to Muhoroni settlements, Project Coordinator Patrick Ogunde said works under KISIP 2 Lot Two remain on schedule, with all efforts made to meet the set timelines.
Ogunde expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of work, noting that the project is beginning to deliver tangible benefits to residents.
He further confirmed that the installation of a water project in Sangaro/Swahili Village is nearing completion.
“The project is expected to be connected to households soon, significantly enhancing access to clean and reliable water,” said Ogunde.
In Kibuye area, road construction works—including drainage systems and pedestrian walkways—are also at an advanced stage.
Through KISIP 2, the government seeks to address long-standing infrastructure gaps in Kisumu’s informal settlements.
“The improved roads and walkways will enhance safety and access for traders and pedestrians. We urge residents and traders to safeguard the infrastructure to ensure its sustainability,” Ogunde emphasised.
Meanwhile, the KISIP County Project Coordinating Team rolled out youth training under the On-the-Job Experience component of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Program.
NYOTA beneficiaries drawn from areas with ongoing KISIP projects gain workplace exposure, hands-on technical training, and socio-emotional skills, strengthening their employability and transition to sustainable livelihoods.
Training sessions targeted youth from Muhoroni settlements, Bandani, Manyatta A, Manyatta B, Nyawita/Migosi, and Kibuye informal settlements.
At the official opening, Chief Officer for Sports, Culture, Youth and Gender, Nancy Wasama, reaffirmed Kisumu County’s support for youth social and economic empowerment, noting that structured programmes prepare young people for meaningful participation in the economy.
The NYOTA Program, a national government initiative, aims to enhance employability, entrepreneurship, and resilience of vulnerable youth, particularly in urban informal settlements. Collaboration with KISIP 2 ensures that youth benefiting from public infrastructure projects are also equipped with vital soft skills for the labour market.
Ogunde encouraged the young people to fully embrace the training, emphasising its importance in building long-term employability beyond short-term project engagements.
By Robert Ojwang’
