The Kenya National Highway Authority (KeNHA) has set aside Sh21.9 million to repair the Eldoret-Moi-Ben-Chebororwa Road.
North Rift KeNHA chairman Michael Obok has said that the repair of the road will begin in the next two weeks.
Speaking at Moi-Ben shopping centre on Sunday, Obok said the agency has partnered with the county government to have the road, and others repaired, in the next financial year.
He said the repair had been halted due to heavy rains that have been pounding the area. He also announced that the graveling of the Iten-Eldoret road will start in July adding that the agency is seeking more funds from the national government to complete its projects.
Obok said that the agency is partnering with county governments to have roads constructed and repaired to the required standards.
At the same time, he cautioned county governments that are undertaking road constructions without seeking guidelines from the agency.
“The agency will not approve road construction for county governments that start their projects without involving us,” he said.
Obok said that KeNHA is mandated to oversee standard road constructions across the country.
Last week, matatu operators along the Eldoret-Iten Road paralysed transport demonstrating over the poor road condition. Following the demo, Uasin Gishu Roads executive Gideon Birir says the county will complete all road repairs by September.
He said most road repairs were suspended in April following the onset of heavy rains.