Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) is making strides in expanding Kenya’s road network, with three key highways under construction that will connect seven counties across the Western, Nyanza, and Rift Valley regions, boosting trade, travel, and regional development.

In a notice published on MyGov on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, the authority said that it had received a grant from the World Bank to fund the 815-kilometre project, which falls under the Lake Victoria Basin Development Project (LVDP).

“The government has received a grant from the World Bank for the proposed Lake Victoria Basin Development Project (LVBDP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services,” the notice read in part.

In the notice, the Authority announced that it was inviting consulting companies to express interest in updating key environmental and social studies required before construction begins.

The three highways cut across the counties of Siaya, Kisumu, Homa Bay, Migori, Vihiga, Nandi, and Uasin Gishu.

These include the 365-kilometre Port Victoria-Nyamonye-Asembo Bay-Awasi-Katito route, the 350-kilometre Homa Bay-Mbita-Sori-Muhuru Bay road, and the 100-kilometre Chavakali-Kapsabet-Eldoret highway.

KeNHA stated that the consultancy process will involve updating Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA) as well as Resettlement Action Plans (RAP) to reflect new road designs.

According to the Authority, this phase is expected to take about six months and is a crucial requirement before actual construction works commence in the coming days.

“Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and a sub-consultancy,” KeNHA clarified.

KeNHA clarified that the consulting companies will be selected per the quality and cost-based selection method set out in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations.

The government, through KeNHA, was initially allocated roughly 800 million shillings for the planned Lake Victoria Basin Development Project (LVBDP).

Once finished, the upgraded roadways are anticipated to stimulate growth in the Lake Victoria region by enhancing market access, facilitating smoother movement of people and goods, and strengthening links between rural and urban areas.

These three key highways are expected to significantly benefit farmers, traders, and entrepreneurs by cutting down on travel times and lowering transportation costs across the three counties.