Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi says the ongoing construction of the 33km Museno–Mpaka–Kaimosi–Shamakhokho Road will strengthen connectivity between Kakamega and Vihiga counties while reducing transport costs and expanding economic opportunities.
Mudavadi took to his X account on Sunday after an impromptu inspection of the project, where he interacted with residents and assessed the progress of the road, which serves as an important link between the two counties.
He said improved road infrastructure would connect communities to markets, jobs and businesses, while supporting trade and economic activity across the region.
“A good road does more than connect places; it connects people to markets, jobs and opportunity. During an impromptu inspection of the ongoing 33km Museno–Mpaka–Kaimosi–Shamakhokho Road, I interacted with residents of Kakamega and Vihiga Counties and assessed progress on this important link between the two counties.”
The road is expected to strengthen transport links between communities in Kakamega and Vihiga while improving the movement of people and goods across the region.
Mudavadi said the project's completion would have direct benefits for residents by reducing the amount of time spent travelling between different areas and lowering the cost of transportation.
“Once complete, the road will cut travel time, lower transport costs, improve safety and give farmers and businesses easier access to markets, while strengthening trade and connectivity across the region.”
Farmers are expected to benefit from easier access to markets, allowing agricultural produce to be transported more efficiently to trading centres and other destinations.
Businesses along the road corridor could also benefit from improved movement of goods and customers, potentially supporting increased commercial activity between the two counties.
Mudavadi said the road would also improve safety for road users once completed, while strengthening connections between communities that rely on the route for transport and trade.
The project forms part of the broader importance of road infrastructure in supporting local economic activity. Improved roads can make it easier for people to access workplaces, businesses, markets and other services.
The Prime CS said the benefits of improved connectivity would extend beyond transport, arguing that better roads can contribute to stronger local economies and create opportunities for residents.
“Better roads mean easier movement, stronger local economies and more opportunities for wananchi.”
During his inspection, Mudavadi engaged residents from the two counties as he assessed the progress of the ongoing works.
The Museno–Mpaka–Kaimosi–Shamakhokho route is expected to provide an important connection between communities on both sides of the county boundary once completed.
For farmers, improved road access could help address transport challenges associated with getting produce to market, while businesses could benefit from lower transportation costs and more reliable movement of goods.
The project is also expected to strengthen trade between Kakamega and Vihiga by improving the movement of people and commodities across the region.
Mudavadi's inspection comes as the government continues to highlight infrastructure development as an important component of improving economic activity and connectivity.
The completion of the 33km road is therefore expected to provide both transport and economic benefits to residents, with shorter travel times, improved safety and easier access to markets among the anticipated gains.