PS Raymond Omollo on Friday, 20, highlighted the critical role of road infrastructure in advancing the Government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).In his social media, the PS, showcased the recently completed Kapsuser–Sosiot road and the ongoing construction of the Kapsurer–Kipsolu road, a 13-kilometre twin-road project upgraded to bitumen standards.
The PS emphasized that reliable road networks are vital for connecting rural communities to markets, services, and opportunities that improve livelihoods.
“Roads are at the heart of the BETA initiative,” he noted, stressing that improved transport infrastructure directly impacts economic activity, particularly in agricultural zones.
The upgraded roads are expected to transform local trade by easing access to farms, factories, and marketplaces, particularly benefiting the tea-rich regions of Kericho and the wider Rift Valley.
Farmers and traders will be able to transport produce more efficiently, reducing post-harvest losses and stimulating trade across the region.
This improved connectivity is seen as a key driver for unlocking the agricultural potential that anchors the local economy.
PS Omollo also acknowledged the complementary role of the State Department for Internal Security and National Administration, which supports coordination with local administration and security agencies.This ensures safe use of the road network, smooth movement of people and goods, and the maintenance of order along key transport corridors connecting communities and markets.
He concluded by reaffirming the Government’s commitment to prioritizing rural infrastructure as a catalyst for economic growth and social transformation, emphasizing that projects like Kapsuser–Sosiot and Kapsurer–Kipsolu are crucial milestones in enhancing livelihoods and fostering regional development.
The initiative is expected to benefit thousands of residents, contributing to a more integrated and economically vibrant Rift Valley.