{"id":27881,"date":"2025-08-13T18:52:36","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T15:52:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/siaya.go.ke\/siaya\/?p=27881"},"modified":"2025-08-13T18:52:36","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T15:52:36","slug":"siaya-steps-up-road-and-footbridge-infrastructure-in-line-with-governor-orengos-9-point-agenda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/siaya.go.ke\/siaya\/siaya-steps-up-road-and-footbridge-infrastructure-in-line-with-governor-orengos-9-point-agenda\/","title":{"rendered":"Siaya Steps Up Road and Footbridge Infrastructure in Line with Governor Orengo\u2019s 9-Point Agenda"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27883\" src=\"https:\/\/siaya.go.ke\/siaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/a8d6d20d-1650-4b08-8380-6bcd6fc39aa2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/siaya.go.ke\/siaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/a8d6d20d-1650-4b08-8380-6bcd6fc39aa2.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/siaya.go.ke\/siaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/a8d6d20d-1650-4b08-8380-6bcd6fc39aa2-768x511.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/siaya.go.ke\/siaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/a8d6d20d-1650-4b08-8380-6bcd6fc39aa2-272x182.jpeg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>The County Government of Siaya has intensified monitoring of flagship infrastructure projects, with an inspection tour led by Acting Director of Roads, Engineer Samuel Ogeda.<\/p>\n<p>In South Gem Ward, the team assessed the upgrade of the Akala Market Ring Road to bitumen standard. The project has achieved a physical progress rate of 75.92%, with 46.7% of the contract period elapsed. Once completed, the improved road will ease movement, enhance market accessibility, and spur local business growth.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27884\" src=\"https:\/\/siaya.go.ke\/siaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0d80b26f-f386-4181-8586-1562fb7bb863.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"927\" srcset=\"https:\/\/siaya.go.ke\/siaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0d80b26f-f386-4181-8586-1562fb7bb863.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/siaya.go.ke\/siaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0d80b26f-f386-4181-8586-1562fb7bb863-768x556.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>The team also inspected the Ndori Market Ring Road, where base processing and priming works are underway. The project currently stands at 72.98% completion , with 50% of the contract period elapsed, promising to decongest the market area and improve trade flow.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27882\" src=\"https:\/\/siaya.go.ke\/siaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/7ec5901e-cf14-4872-a415-8a846a8b32b6.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/siaya.go.ke\/siaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/7ec5901e-cf14-4872-a415-8a846a8b32b6.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/siaya.go.ke\/siaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/7ec5901e-cf14-4872-a415-8a846a8b32b6-768x511.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/siaya.go.ke\/siaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/7ec5901e-cf14-4872-a415-8a846a8b32b6-272x182.jpeg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>In East Yimbo Ward, the inspection extended to the Ndiwo Footbridge project, which will improve pedestrian safety and connect communities on either side of the river, enhancing social and economic integration.<\/p>\n<p>Eng. Ogeda was accompanied by Emmaculate Akinyi , CGS-SR , Winfred Awuoro, CGS Assistant Engineer Moses Ongudi, the Resident Engineer.<\/p>\n<p>These projects are a direct reflection of Governor James Orengo\u2019s 9-Point Development Agenda , particularly under the pillars of Infrastructure and Accessibility, Economic Empowerment, and Market Development. By delivering modern roads and bridges, the County is not only connecting people and markets but also laying the foundation for sustained economic growth and improved livelihoods.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The County Government of Siaya has intensified monitoring of flagship infrastructure projects, with an inspection tour led by Acting Director of Roads, Engineer Samuel Ogeda. In South Gem Ward, the team assessed the upgrade of the Akala Market Ring Road to bitumen standard. 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