Uasin Gishu partners with NYS to repair ward roads

THE Uasin Gishu government has partnered with the National Youth Service  to upgrade more than 700km of roads ahead of the long rainy season.

Under the programme spearheaded by Governor Jonathan Bii, the county will roll out an extensive road maintenance and upgrade initiative targeting all 30 wards.

Governor Bii said the programme aims to ensure smooth access across the county, particularly for farmers and the business community.

County executive committee member for roads, transport and public works Abraham Serem, together with chief officer Geoffrey Tanui, held a preparatory meeting with road engineers and inspectors to plan implementation strategies.

“Our main objective through this collective initiative is to rehabilitate and complete roads before the onset of heavy rains. It is our wish to meet the target within the set timelines,” Serem said.

The first lot will cover Langas, Racecourse, Huruma, Kimumu, Kuinet/Kapsuswa, Kapsoya, Karuna Meibeki, Kapsaos, Moiben, Tembelio and Sergoit wards.

The third lot will cover Kipkenyo, Kapseret, Megun, Ngeria, Tulwet/Chuiyat, Tarakwa, Ainabkoi/Olare, Cheptiret and Kaptagat wards.

Serem said the Rapid Results Initiative (RRI) seeks to rehabilitate roads damaged or rendered impassable by heavy rains within the shortest time possible.

“All targeted roads must be covered as planned and delivered within the shortest time possible,” Tanui said.

Governor Bii said the county plans to upgrade key roads in both urban and rural areas, noting that infrastructure remains a central pillar of his development agenda.

“With population growth and rapid city expansion, we must put in place systems that sustain economic development. Improved road infrastructure has already boosted businesses and attracted investors, especially following Eldoret’s elevation to city status,” he said.

 INSTANT ANALYSIS

The Uasin Gishu–NYS road upgrade programme underscores the county’s push to safeguard mobility and economic activity ahead of the long rains. By targeting more than 700km across all 30 wards, the initiative prioritises preventive maintenance over costly post-rain repairs, a shift that could improve efficiency and value for money. The use of NYS machinery and manpower also reflects growing reliance on intergovernmental partnerships to deliver infrastructure at scale. If implemented within the tight timelines, the project is likely to ease transport for farmers and businesses, protect supply chains, and reinforce Eldoret’s position as a growing regional economic hub.