Ongoing road repairs in the City.A multi-agency team has taken advantage of the holiday season to intensify road repairs and upgrades in Nairobi.
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja promised in early December that the road networks would be improved to enhance accessibility.
Key roads are being recarpeted, potholes filled, and drainage systems improved, with some roads temporarily closed to facilitate the work.
Sakaja on Sunday assured residents that the ongoing repairs will continue into the new year.
“Kipande Road has been temporarily closed to facilitate a drainage upgrade aimed at addressing the persistent flooding at the Ojijo Road roundabout. The current drainage system, which consists of a 1200 mm pipe connecting to a 600 mm pipe at Ojijo, has caused backflow and significant flooding. As agreed with the national government, we have intensified roadworks. Several other roads within estates are also undergoing repairs,” he said.
Jogoo Road has seen partial closures as the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) takes charge of the repairs.
“Nairobians don’t care whether a road falls under the county or national government; they just want it fixed. That is exactly what we are doing. I appreciate the input of the national government and our county roads department in ensuring progress. We are committed to ensuring Nairobians have better roads. Give us some time, and more areas will be addressed,” Sakaja added.
The Governor also highlighted several completed and ongoing road projects under the county government, emphasizing a ward-to-ward approach to ensure all areas are addressed.
“Kisauni Road in Nairobi West Ward, Kawangware Market Road, Pam-Baraka Road Mung’etho in Mowlem Ward, Nyayo Highrise Roads, the access road to Ruthimitu Girls High School in Uthiru/Ruthimitu Ward, Ziwa and Kahawa Wards Roads, the access road to Roysambu Primary School in Zimmerman, Lenana B Road in Ngando Ward, and Nyangusu Road in Umoja are just a few examples of roads being recarpeted,” he said.
The holiday season repairs are part of a broader effort to
improve Nairobi’s road network and address long-standing challenges, including
flooding and poor road conditions.
