The planned Sh1.38 billion Bungoma dual carriage is facing a hurdle after rights groups moved to court blocking it, saying the national government should build it. They also cite the lack of public participation and environmental impact statements regarding the Bungoma-Mumias highway. The Kisumu High Court set April 30 for a hearing between Bungoma government and human rights activists on the planned construction and expansion of a Bungoma road into a dual carriageway. On April 11 human rights activists John Khaoya Wekesa and Raphael Makokha obtained orders to serve the county for an inter-parties hearing that could stop planned works on the Musikoma-Kanduyi road. However, as the activists were seeking orders, Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati, Roads CEC Collins Mukhongo and some MCAs held a public participation forum at Royal Hotel in Musikoma ward.

Source: The Star April 14, 2019 21:00 UTC