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Relief as construction of Chavakali Eregi road begins after years of neglect

The launch of construction works to bitumen standard on the 10.9-kilometre Chavakali-Eregi Road on January 15, 2026. [Brian Kisanji, Standard]

Residents of parts of Vihiga and Kakamega counties have expressed relief and renewed hope following the commencement of works to upgrade the long-neglected Chavakali–Eregi Road to bitumen standards.

This is after construction began early this week, following the completion of survey works.

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