Trans Nzoia Receives Sh352 Million Extra World Bank Funding for Development Projects
By Mathews Ndanyi
November 8, 2025
Trans Nzoia County has secured an additional Sh352 million from the World Bank to support infrastructure and service improvement projects. The county qualified for level two funding under the second phase of the Kenya Devolution Support Programme (KDSP2) after a thorough evaluation.
World Bank consultant Sally Aoko announced the county’s qualification during an exit briefing with the implementation committee in Kitale, noting that Trans Nzoia met all minimum requirements, including proper documentation, functional committees, approved work plans, and compliance with gender mainstreaming and financial reporting standards.
The county will use the funds to construct county roads to bitumen standards, upgrade Tulwet Health Centre, and establish a modern fire station. KDSP2 is designed to strengthen county governance, public finance management, and infrastructure development across Kenya’s devolved units.
County officials, including Acting Public Service Management Executive Pepela Wanjala and County Secretary Truphosa Amere, welcomed the development, emphasizing that the support would accelerate critical projects and bridge budget gaps.
Under the first phase of KDSP, Trans Nzoia successfully completed major projects, such as Masinde Muliro Modern Market and Tom Mboya Mother and Child Hospital, benefiting thousands of residents.
The county now moves into the implementation phase as it awaits the formal release of the funds.