KeRRA gives status update on 74km Mbita-Sindo-Kiabuya-Sori road
By Dan Kauna, September 5, 2026The Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) has reported progress on the ongoing upgrade of the Mbita-Sindo-Kiabuya-Sori road, with 24 kilometres now fully paved to bitumen standards.
In a project update released on September 4, 2026, the state road agency confirmed that overall completion on the infrastructure project currently stands at 45 per cent.
The road, which stretches across Homa Bay and Migori counties, seeks to replace a dusty, dirt surface with a modern, all-weather highway.
KeRRA stated that engineering teams remain deployed on-site daily “to ensure we build a good, strong, and high-standard road.”
The authority added that the project has created immediate employment for local residents, noting that “the youth have secured jobs” across various active construction segments along the route.
Easing transit for fishing communities
The completed highway is set to transform trade and mobility along the Lake Victoria basin, particularly within Suba South constituency.
Fish farmers and local traders currently endure tough travelling conditions when moving perishable produce from landing sites to regional market centres.
“Once complete, this road will ease access towards Lake Victoria on the Suba South side, allowing residents to reach fishing grounds easily and transport fish to markets quickly and affordably,” KeRRA noted in its statement.
By reducing travel time between fish landing beaches and urban markets, the paved route is expected to cut transport expenses significantly. The seamless transit will also help traders minimise post-harvest losses caused by long delays on rough, unpaved tracks.
Opening up the regional economy
The 74-kilometre road serves as a critical transport corridor linking Suba North, Suba South, and Nyatike constituencies. Beyond supporting the regional fish trade, the upgraded road will improve public access to schools, local markets, and health facilities across the two counties.
The infrastructure project is also expected to boost tourism in the southern circuit by providing smoother access to Ruma National Park in Nyanza.
In addition, the route will streamline cross-border trade between Kenya and Tanzania by shortening transit times for freight and passenger vehicles operating along the border zone.
With active works continuing across the Sindo and Kiabuya stretches, the road authority maintains that the project remains on schedule to unlock economic opportunities across the region.