KENYA: Construction Of Nairobi-Nakuru Dual Carriageway To Begin In 2025 – Kenyan President Ruto

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya 

Kenyan President William Ruto, has confirmed that work on upgrading the Nairobi-Nakuru highway into a dual carriageway will commence in 2025.

The announcement follows recent heavy traffic jams along the busy route.

Speaking at a church service held at Africa Inland Church Kipkorgot in Uasin Gishu County, the President revealed that the project would be implemented through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement.

The road expansion will take place in two stages beginning with Nairobi to Nakuru, followed by Nakuru to Malaba in the second phase.

Ruto explained that the project had experienced delays due to the collapse of an earlier agreement with a French firm that was initially awarded the contract.

He assured Kenyans that the government has since explored other partnerships to ensure the project proceeds as planned.

“We had an agreement with a French company, but it didn’t go through. However, we have identified other options and are ready to proceed,” said the Head of State.

“I want to assure Kenyans that the construction of the dual carriageway will start next year, beginning with the Nairobi-Nakuru section, and later extend to Malaba,” he added.

The President also mentioned that negotiations with private firms to oversee the construction are underway.

He urged the public to be patient, assuring them that efforts are being made to improve other incomplete roads across the nation.

This pledge comes in response to recent gridlocks experienced at key points along the highway, including the Rironi-Naivasha-Nakuru and Rironi-Mai Mahiu-Naivasha stretches.

Meanwhile, the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has urged motorists using the Nairobi-Nakuru route to maintain lane discipline and cooperate with traffic officers to ease congestion.

In a statement, KeNHA emphasised that authorities are working closely with the police to control traffic and ensure road users travel safely and without unnecessary delays.