KSG Vihiga Campus Sh1.1 billion project takes of

ROSE WASIKE-KNA

Construction of the Kenya School of Government (KSG) campus in Vihiga Constituency has reached 19 per cent completion following the resumption of works in December 2025 after earlier delays caused by financial constraints.

The Sh1.1 billion project, which is expected to be completed within three years, is set to serve as a major training and capacity-building centre for public servants in Western Kenya, the Nyanza region, and other parts of the country.

The second phase of the project entails the construction of two hostels, two staff quarters, a cafeteria, an administration block, an auditorium, and a borehole fitted with high- and low-level water storage tanks.

Principal Secretary for Public Service and Human Capital Development, Dr Jane Kere Imbunya, accompanied by Vihiga Governor Dr Wilber Khasilwa Ottichillo and other leaders, toured the construction site to assess the progress of works, which are currently at the excavation stage.

Dr.Imbunya commended the national government for prioritising the project, saying it would play a key role in transforming the region and strengthening public service delivery.

“This project falls under my State Department, and we must work together to ensure its successful completion. Payments to the contractor are being processed, and work should continue uninterrupted,” she said. 

She urged the contractor to strictly adhere to quality standards and timelines, warning that the government would not tolerate substandard work.

“You must comply with the required quality standards and ensure that the scope of work aligns with the project timeline. Everyone is watching what is happening on the ground,” she added.

The Principal Secretary also encouraged the contractor to prioritise local residents for employment and called on the County Commissioner to provide security and other necessary support to facilitate smooth implementation.

The project, which began on October 24, 2024, stalled due to funding challenges before being revived late last year. Governor Ottichillo described the KSG campus as a transformative investment for the region, noting that it would attract trainees from across Kenya and other parts of Africa.

“This is a very important project for Western Kenya and the Nyanza region. It will host students from all sectors across the country and beyond.

Although it stalled earlier due to challenges, we are now committed to ensuring it is completed,” said the Governor.

He thanked President William Ruto and the Ministry of Public Service for reviving the project and urged residents to prepare for the economic opportunities that will come with its completion.

“This area will develop into an urban centre. Residents should avoid selling their land and instead invest wisely in housing and other businesses that will be needed in future,” he said.