Bomet East residents are set to benefit from a major road construction project as the government fast-tracks work on the long-awaited 75-kilometre Silibwet–Meregi–Kaporuso–Tegat–Chemaner–Kimuchul–Matecha–Longisa–Kembu–Chemaner–Mulot–Kapkimolwa–Kembu–Kaporuso Road, which is being upgraded to bitumen standard under the Matecha-Mogoiywet Roads Project.
This critical network, which links key trading centres across Bomet East Sub County, is being implemented in five major segments: Silibwet–Meregi–Kaporuso–Kembu–Longisa Road (28 kilometres), Kembu–Kapkimolwa–Mulot Road (13 km), Kaporuso–Tegat–Chemaner Road (13.5 km), Kembu–Chemaner Road (7 km), Chemaner–Kimuchul–Matecha Road (7.5 km) and Matecha–Mogoiywet Road (6 km).
Speaking during a project progress briefing forum, Dr. Olando Sitati, the Regional Lead of the Rift Valley Government Delivery Unit, assured the public that the project is firmly back on track after previous delays.
“This is a flagship tarmac project for Bomet East. It is not just a road — it is an empowerment project for residents that will open Bomet East to Narok County and to Kericho County through Litein, we have now fully paid all contractor arrears, and work has resumed with renewed commitment.
The government is keen to deliver this road before the end of the year,” said Dr. Sitati.
The government has instructed the contractor to divide their teams into two units to accelerate the completion of the road segments, especially on the 28 kilometres Silibwet–Longisa stretch, which Dr. Sitati insisted must be completed before the end of August.
“We want to see real tarmac on the ground. The first 28 kilometres to Longisa must be done before August ends. That is a directive we expect to be followed,” he stated.
He further disclosed that the 13.5 kilometres Kaporuso–Tegat–Chemaner road section, currently at 20% completion, should reach 50% by December.
These include the Bomet–Longisa–Mulot Water Project, now at 60% completion, which is projected to serve over 400,000 people within the next 10 years.
“As the Government Delivery Unit, we are firmly focused on ensuring all Kenya Kwanza promises are realised. The momentum is real and visible,” he added.
Bomet East MP Richard Kilel has welcomed the resumption of the 75km road project, saying the works had earlier stalled due to heavy rains.
He commended the Government Delivery Unit for splitting contractor teams into two to fast-track progress, noting the move aligns with President William Ruto’s promise to deliver the road within a year.
“We appreciate the renewed pace. Splitting the teams will help meet the president’s target and finally connect Bomet East residents to the main road network,” said the MP.
The upgrades are expected to drastically improve access to markets, health services, and schools, unlocking economic opportunities and easing transport across the highland county.
With renewed government focus and full contractor commitment, Bomet East appears to be on the cusp of an infrastructure revolution.
By Nickson Terer
