Transforming Dol Dol Into A Smart Economic Hub
Updated on: Nov 18, 2020
The 18-kilometre Chumvi - Arjiju road currently undergoing construction will give Doldol town a new impetus by transforming it from a shopping centre to a major commercial hub.
The county government has contracted NYS to cover the first 18 kilometres from Chumvi Bridge to Arjijo. Initial works only involve mechanized construction, with murraming works set to pave way for the engagement of the local youth.
NYS is bringing in quality works with a big price advantage over ordinary contracting, with the average difference in cost per kilometer being over Kes. 600,000.
Area residents have already seen transformation take root around their areas.
We thank you Governor Muriithi for making our Chumvi road passable through quality roads and bridges like Chumvi Bridge, said John Lukwawi, adding that there has been an excitement in the area for the construction of permanent classroom for the Oloruko ECDE.
Another resident, Ms Ether Namunyi, sees the road and Chumvi Bridge as a source of happiness especially to the pregnant women.
Before the bridge was constructed, giving birth was a disaster because of poor roads, but now we see it as a blessing, she said.
The road, which links parts of Mukogodo East ward to the northern part of the county, will see Dol Dol develop to a commercial hub in the near future. It will also cut the distance from Mia Moja and Chumvi to DolDol instead of moving back to Nanyuki town.
Already, there are discussions with the locals on planning of the town. Residents are given an opportunity to air their views on how they want their Dol Dol smart town to look like.
Through the Smart Towns Initiative, Dol Dol will have an elaborate service line and a dumpsite. This will ensure cleanliness as all waste will be collected into a common area for better disposal or recycling. NYS will help in making this a reality as well as improving the road going to Kimanjo.
A designated dumpsite will ensure cleanliness in our to-be business hub, said Ms Loise Kimiri during a recent public participation on Dol Dol town planning.
Proper lighting of this town will facilitate economic growth through extended trading hours into late night and early morning.
Dust will be a thing of the past as the streets and markets are to be developed using an all-weather road technology. This will in turn improve hygiene in the area to be a place with healthy people free from hygiene related diseases.
Focus is not only on improving the town but also ensuring proper allocation of plots with title deeds, while revoking the illegal documents for those who may have grabbed land.
Once complete, the town will act as centre linking Laikipia to Kipsing. This will thus improve market for the countys products. The residents want the government to open up the road connecting to Kipsing gap where the resort city has been designated.
The ongoing road projects are set to establish transport and communication infrastructure to ensure livestock and fresh products reach market on time, further encouraging trade. Most of the area residents heavily rely on livestock products.
The county government has contracted NYS to cover the first 18 kilometres from Chumvi Bridge to Arjijo. Initial works only involve mechanized construction, with murraming works set to pave way for the engagement of the local youth.
NYS is bringing in quality works with a big price advantage over ordinary contracting, with the average difference in cost per kilometer being over Kes. 600,000.
Area residents have already seen transformation take root around their areas.
We thank you Governor Muriithi for making our Chumvi road passable through quality roads and bridges like Chumvi Bridge, said John Lukwawi, adding that there has been an excitement in the area for the construction of permanent classroom for the Oloruko ECDE.
Another resident, Ms Ether Namunyi, sees the road and Chumvi Bridge as a source of happiness especially to the pregnant women.
Before the bridge was constructed, giving birth was a disaster because of poor roads, but now we see it as a blessing, she said.
The road, which links parts of Mukogodo East ward to the northern part of the county, will see Dol Dol develop to a commercial hub in the near future. It will also cut the distance from Mia Moja and Chumvi to DolDol instead of moving back to Nanyuki town.
Already, there are discussions with the locals on planning of the town. Residents are given an opportunity to air their views on how they want their Dol Dol smart town to look like.
Through the Smart Towns Initiative, Dol Dol will have an elaborate service line and a dumpsite. This will ensure cleanliness as all waste will be collected into a common area for better disposal or recycling. NYS will help in making this a reality as well as improving the road going to Kimanjo.
A designated dumpsite will ensure cleanliness in our to-be business hub, said Ms Loise Kimiri during a recent public participation on Dol Dol town planning.
Proper lighting of this town will facilitate economic growth through extended trading hours into late night and early morning.
Dust will be a thing of the past as the streets and markets are to be developed using an all-weather road technology. This will in turn improve hygiene in the area to be a place with healthy people free from hygiene related diseases.
Focus is not only on improving the town but also ensuring proper allocation of plots with title deeds, while revoking the illegal documents for those who may have grabbed land.
Once complete, the town will act as centre linking Laikipia to Kipsing. This will thus improve market for the countys products. The residents want the government to open up the road connecting to Kipsing gap where the resort city has been designated.
The ongoing road projects are set to establish transport and communication infrastructure to ensure livestock and fresh products reach market on time, further encouraging trade. Most of the area residents heavily rely on livestock products.
