Turkana to take over Sh2bn infrastructure project under Kenya–South Sudan Link Road Programme
The inspection team urged local communities to form leadership committees to oversee the proper utilisation of the facilities, which are expected to be fully operational by September 2025.
Turkana County is set to take over 25 newly constructed socio-economic infrastructure projects worth Sh2 billion, following the completion of a final technical assessment by a multi-sectoral inspection team from the national and county governments.
The projects, implemented by the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) under the Kenya–South Sudan Link Road Programme and funded by the World Bank, aim to integrate infrastructure development with broader community needs.
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The inspection team comprised officials from the State Departments of Roads and Transport, Basic Education, the Government Delivery Unit, the County Government of Turkana, and the Office of the Turkana County Commissioner.
Turkana County Commissioner Julias Kavita confirmed that the projects were complete and ready for use. He described the infrastructure as part of the country’s critical installations and assured the public that the government would provide security to protect them.
“Security for these investments is non-negotiable,” he said.
He also called on the county government and members of the public to ensure the facilities are used for their intended purpose.
The completed projects include a fully equipped livestock market, a health centre in the border town of Nadapal, Songot Girls’ Secondary School in Teremkus, and a truck park located outside Lokichoggio town.
A multi-sectoral inspection team at Nadapal border town health centre, among the Sh2 billion. (County Press)
Other facilities include schools and security infrastructure distributed across all constituencies in Turkana County.
While the inspection team noted minor technical issues in some facilities, they deemed them fit for immediate handover and use.
Turkana County Acting County Secretary Joseph Nyang’a praised the quality of the infrastructure and its design, stating that the county would adopt KeNHA’s architectural models for future community projects.
He assured residents of Naduat, who benefited from the construction of an Early Childhood Education centre, that the county government would deploy teachers to commence learning activities.
Turkana County Chief Officer for Livestock Development, Dr Gilchrist Lokoel, said the county government would support traders in Nadapal by ensuring access to animal treatment and vaccinations through the newly constructed livestock facility.
“Livestock forms the backbone of our economy. Providing traders with access to veterinary care will strengthen both livelihoods and local economies,” said Dr Lokoel.
The inspection team urged local communities to form leadership committees to oversee the proper utilisation of the facilities, which are expected to be fully operational by September 2025.
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