The Kenyan government has received Ksh778 million in the form of a grant from the World Bank to finance critical infrastructure developments within the Ministry of Transport.

In a notice dated Tuesday, November 18, the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) stated that the funds would be used to support the proposed Lake Victoria Basin and the Roads for Rural Economic Development Projects.

Under the Lake Victoria Basin Development Project (LVBDP), KeNHA has revealed that it intends to allocate part of the funds to procure goods and hire consulting services for the proposed project.

The LVBDP project involves the construction of key roads within the Lake Victoria region to improve the movement of people and goods and digitalise services.

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While announcing plans to construct several roads within the Lake Victoria region, KeNHA called on companies interested in the consultancy services to apply.

The consulting services are expected to be procured through an Open International Competitive method and will involve carrying out feasibility and engineering design studies for selected roads and bridges.

It will also involve laying fibre optic cable installations and establishing inland water transport routes on and around the Lake Victoria basin to enhance communication and trade.

Hired companies will also be required to carry out a needs assessment to identify and prioritise community socio-economic infrastructure aimed at improving access to basic services within the project area.

Counties that are expected to benefit from the Lake Victoria Basin project include Busia, Homa Bay, Kakamega, Kericho, Kisii, Kisumu, Migori, Nandi, Nyamira, Siaya, Trans Nzoia and Vihiga.

Meanwhile, under the Roads for Rural Economic Development Project (RREDP), part of the finances will go towards funding the rehabilitation of some rural roads in the country.

According to KeNHA, this will help in improving the road network and also help in the construction of modern bridges in the selected rural parts of Kenya.

Specifically, the improved road networks will assist residents in accessing crucial socio-economic services such as healthcare, schools and market centres.