Today, The Kenya Informal Settlement Improvement Program 2 (KISIP II) through the National Project Coordinating Team (NPCT) conducted a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation exercise in four settlements in Nyeri County. Guided by the Project Manager Joseph Mwangi, the delegation included representatives from the County Project Coordinating Team (CPCT), Gath Consulting Engineers, Losai Management Ltd., and High Point & Pinnie Agency Limited.
During the visit, the NPCT team commended the County Government of Nyeri for its strong partnership and proactive approach in facilitating the project’s implementation, which is under KISIP II component 1.2 – Infrastructure upgrading for infrastructure facelifting.
The team assessed ongoing works in Chorong’i and Kiamwathi settlements in Ruring’u Ward, Kiawara settlement in Rware Ward, Mweiga Settlement in Mweiga Ward and Ihwagi in Iriani ward.
These settlements are set to benefit from significant infrastructure upgrades under the program, including:
• Construction of tarmac roads with integrated drainage systems
• Installation of street lighting, footpaths and high masts
• Improved sewer and water connections
• Installation of a dumpsters, among others.
These improvements align with KISIP II’s core objective of enhancing access to basic services in informal settlements. The program, jointly funded by the World Bank, Government of Kenya, and development partners, builds upon the successes of KISIP I by expanding infrastructure development and institutional capacity building for sustainable slum upgrading nationwide.
Today’s site visit demonstrates the program’s commitment to transparent implementation and quality assurance as it works to transform living conditions in participating urban informal settlements.