The national government has commenced the upgrading of seven informal settlements in Kilifi County through projects implemented under the second Kenya Informal Settlement Improvement Project (KISIP 2) to the tune of Sh1.2 billion. The World Bank-funded infrastructural projects being implemented in conjunction with the Kilifi County Government will see the targeted informal settlements benefit from 13 kilometres of tarmac roads and walkways, drainage systems, streetlights, and 250 toilets, among others. One of the roads being constructed at the Baya Magonzi informal settlement in Kilifi town. The national government, though KISIP, is spending Sh1.2 billion to upgrade seven informal settlements in Kilifi and Malindi towns of Kilifi County. Kilifi Housing and Urban Development Chief Officer Ali Abubakar said the projects are underway in Kibaoni, Baya Magonzi, Kalolo, Mtaani, and Kisumu Ndogo
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Nov
Six informal settlements in Kisumu County have received a major facelift following the rollout of the second Kenya Informal Settlements Improvement Project (KISIP 2). The projects, among them roads, markets, storm water drainage, solid waste management, and street lighting, have opened up the slums, enhancing access to basic infrastructure and land tenure security. KISIP2 Kisumu County Coordinator Tom Mboya addressing the media. Kisumu County KISIP 2 Coordinator Tom Mboya said through the Sh1.3 billion project, a total of 14 roads were currently under construction in Bandani, Manyatta A, Manyatta B, Kibuye, and Muhoroni. Mboya said the projects, which are at different levels of completion, shall be handed over on January 18, 2025. Notable among the projects, he said, was the Sh 1.3 million Auji-Pundo road, which will connect Bandani to