This archive report was first published on 23 August 2020.
On August 23, 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic was still a major concern in Kenya, with the Contractor tasked with the delivery of the Western By-Pass partnering with the County Government of Kiambu to combat its spread.
China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) joined forces with County Health authorities to enforce regulations aimed at flattening the curve in the project corridor.
Among the measures implemented were sensitization and public health measures, including handwashing and wearing face masks.
Project manager Eric Yu emphasized the importance of adhering to health protocols, stating, 'We have inculcated in our staff the need to observe the health protocols. The compliance levels is now at 100 per cent.'
However, CRBC expressed concerns over the slow pace of relocating power lines, with only 50 percent of the electricity amenities having been successfully moved from the road corridor.
Yu attributed the delay to the National Land Commission's (NLC) mapping and gazettement process, which was finalized in August. He hoped that the land would be acquired by the end of September, stating, 'NLC has finalized on most bottlenecks in land matters. We expect it will be smooth sailing going forward.'
Despite the challenges, 30 percent of the work on the Western By-Pass project had been completed.
