The Standard Group Plc is a multi-media organization with investments in media platforms spanning newspaper print operations, television, radio broadcasting, digital and online services. The Standard Group is recognized as a leading multi-media house in Kenya with a key influence in matters of national and international interest.

Standard Group Plc HQ Office,
The Standard Group Center,Mombasa Road.
P.O Box 30080-00100,Nairobi, Kenya.
Telephone number: 0203222111, 0719012111
Email: [email protected]

NEWS & CURRENT AFFAIRS

Digital News

Relief as slums in Kakamega set for Sh269m upgrade

By Benard Lusigi | Feb. 12, 2024

**Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa speaks during the launch of a slum upgrade program in Amalemba.** [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]

Kakamega County government, the World Bank, and the French Development Agency (AFD) have partnered in a Sh269 million slum upgrade project.

World Bank will finance the upgrading of slums in Mumias municipality for Sh153 million while AFD will finance slums in Kakamega municipality for Sh116 million through the Kenya Informal Settlement Improvement Project (KISIP) which will implement the project in partnership with the two development partners.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week

Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access