Government urged to fast track the completion of two major projects in Transmara

Oct 16, 2023 - 15:43

Construction works at the Kilgoris-Lolgorian Water Supply and Sanitation Project in Transmara. (File Photo by Isaiah Nayika/KNA).

Transmara

Monday, October 16, 2023

KNA by Isaiah Nayika

Leaders from Narok County have tasked the National Government to help fast track completion of two multimillion projects in Transmara.

Speaking at Olmotonyi Primary School in Transmara South during a fund drive which was attended by among others Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, the leaders bemoaned the slow pace of the construction of the Kilgoris- Lolgorian Road and Kilgoris-Lolgorian Water Supply and Sanitation Projects.

Led by Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu and Kilgoris Legislator Julius Sunkuli, the leaders questioned why the two projects are yet to be completed despite visits and assurances by senior government officials.

For instance, the Kilgoris-Lolgorian Water Supply and Sanitation Project whose construction kicked off in January 2021 was set to be completed in July 2022. If completed, the project was to serve close to 12,000 households.

However, the contractor pointed out land acquisition issues and delayed payments as a major reason which hindered completion of the project on time prompting him to request for a four months extension which was given.

The period has long collapsed and the project which was set to be handed over by the end 2022 is yet to be completed.

The project is funded by the Government of Kenya in collaboration with African Development Bank to the tune of Sh800 million.

This has drawn the concern of leaders from the region who have asked the government to provide answers as to why the two projects are yet to be completed to allow residents enjoy the value of the funds invested.

"We urge the government to help us unravel the truth behind the slow pace at which the two projects are being implemented.

Transmara is a great tourism attraction hub but it's shameful that we have the poorest road infrastructure coupled with lack of water. If these two projects are done and dusted our people and the country stands to benefit a great deal," said Sunkuli.

Governor Ntutu revealed having held talks with the Roads Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen over the ongoing works on the Kilgoris- Lolgorian Road oozing optimism that a lasting solution will be found.

Courtesy; KNA