President William Ruto unveils the commemorative plaque marking the upgrading of the Chiga-Rabuor Road to bitumen standard in Kisumu on Monday, September 14, 2026. / PCS.


A 12-kilometre Chiga-Rabuor road project was officially launched in Kisumu on Monday, September 14, 2026, marking a major step towards improving transport and connectivity in the area.

President William Ruto officiated the launch of the road, which is being upgraded to bitumen standard under the Kenya Rural Roads Authority.

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The route runs from Nyamonge Junction through Chiga Shopping Centre to Rabuor Market, where it connects with the A1 Ahero-Kisumu Road.

The Sh1.1 billion project is expected to improve the movement of people and agricultural produce, ease transport challenges and strengthen access to markets and public services across the surrounding communities.

President William Ruto and officials inspect the project map during the launch of the Chiga-Rabuor Road upgrade in Kisumu on Monday, September 14, 2026. / PCS.


President William Ruto and officials inspect the Chiga-Rabuor Road project map during its official launch in Kisumu on Monday, September 14, 2026. / PCS.
A crowd gathers as a truck drives along the Chiga-Rabuor Road during the launch of its upgrade to bitumen standard in Kisumu on Monday, September 14, 2026. / PCS.
Residents and officials gather along the Chiga-Rabuor Road during the official launch of its upgrade to bitumen standard on Monday, September 14, 2026. / PCS.
Residents display placards and cultural regalia during the launch of the Chiga-Rabuor Road upgrade in Kisumu on Monday, September 14, 2026. / PCS
President William Ruto, officials and residents pose for a group photo during the launch of the Chiga-Rabuor Road upgrade on Monday, September 14, 2026. / PCS.
A resident holds a placard reading “Tuko Broadbased, Hatutoki Ng’ouuuu!” during the launch of the Chiga-Rabuor Road upgrade on Monday, September 14, 2026./ PCS.

Residents display placards in support of President William Ruto during the launch of the Chiga-Rabuor Road upgrade in Kisumu on Monday, September 14, 2026. / PCS.