Kisumu-Chemelil-Muhoroni Kipsitet road./FAITH MATETEHoma Bay modern fish market. /FAITH MATETE President William Ruto and Homabay governor Gladys Wanga during the commissioning of the Rusinga Island ring road./FAITH MATETEPresident William Ruto during the commissioning of the YA Affordable Housing Project (AHP) in Siaya county./FAITH MATETE
More than Sh220 billion worth of national government projects are reshaping the Lake Region, with roads, housing estates and markets springing up across Kisumu, Siaya, Homa Bay and Migori counties.
This comes as the Kenya Kwanza administration intensifies its development push in the region.
A new regional investment status report shows that the government has lined up over 270 projects across the four counties, with at least 42 per cent already under construction or nearing completion.
The projects, spread across roads, affordable housing, institutional infrastructure and modern markets, are jointly valued at more than Sh220 billion.
Roads alone account for Sh96.54 billion covering more than 1,525 kilometres, while housing projects account for Sh90.44 billion targeting 38,846 housing units.
Raymond Omollo, the Principal Secretary for interior and National Administration, who oversees coordination and implementation of national government projects, said the investments are meant to transform the region economically while ensuring equitable development across the country.
“These projects are about changing lives and opening up opportunities for the people. Roads, markets, housing and institutional infrastructure are key drivers of economic growth and improved livelihoods,” said Omollo.
He said the government was closely monitoring implementation to ensure timely completion and accountability.
“We already have projects completed, others nearing completion and many actively under construction. Our focus now is on delivery and ensuring wananchi begin to feel the impact,” he added.
According to the report dated May 4, 2026, Kisumu has received the largest allocation at Sh67.34 billion, followed by Siaya at Sh51.4 billion, Migori at Sh50.84 billion and Homa Bay at Sh50.54 billion.
Among the flagship projects is the Kisumu–Chemelil–Kipsitet road project valued at Sh15.9 billion and currently between 24 and 35 per cent complete. In Kisumu, the Lumumba Affordable Housing Project worth Sh5.75 billion has reached 70 per cent completion and is among the housing projects nearing delivery.
In Siaya County, the Kodiaga–Rabango–Usenge road project valued at Sh4.71 billion has already been awarded and contractors are mobilising to the site, while the Dhogoye Bridge project on the Kisian–Usenge road is already 58 per cent complete.
Migori County is also witnessing major infrastructure expansion.
The Masara–Sori–Agolo road project valued at Sh1.88 billion is already 84 per cent complete, while the Riosiri–Rongo Campus–Toku Bridge road has reached 87 per cent completion.
In Homa Bay, road projects account for the biggest share of investment at Sh25.81 billion covering more than 432 kilometres.
Some of the key projects include the Kadel–Kanyadhiang–Ramba road, Mbita–Sindo–Kiabuya–Karungu road and the dualling of Homa Bay town roads.
The report indicates that only nine projects worth Sh4.99 billion have been fully completed so far, while 19 projects valued at Sh10.25 billion are between 75 and 99 per cent complete.
Another 77 projects worth Sh77.86 billion are actively under construction.
Some of the projects already completed include the Ahero/Kericho Interchange, Kisumu Boys–Mamboleo dualling, Homa Bay Fish Market, Homa Bay town roads, Mabera Affordable Housing Project Phase One and Uriri Affordable Housing Project.
Affordable housing remains one of the government’s biggest investments in the region.
Kisumu alone has housing projects worth Sh33.19 billion targeting more than 14,000 housing units. Siaya has housing projects valued at Sh17.52 billion, Homa Bay Sh19.13 billion and Migori Sh19.78 billion.
The region is also benefiting from the construction of modern markets aimed at improving trade and creating space for small-scale traders.
In Homa Bay, the modern fish market hub has already been completed and commissioned, while several ESP markets across the region are nearing completion.
Omollo said the projects were expected to create employment opportunities for thousands of young people while stimulating local economies.
“When infrastructure improves, businesses grow and investors gain confidence. These projects are meant to unlock the economic potential of the Lake Region,” he said.
However, despite the optimism, some projects remain at procurement stages while others are progressing slowly, raising concerns among residents over delays.
In Siaya, several road projects have been re-tendered or remain under evaluation, while a number of institutional projects across the four counties are yet to commence.
Still, with more than Sh93 billion already under construction or nearing completion, the government insists the projects will significantly transform the economic landscape of the Lake Region in the coming years.