CS Murkomen, Sakaja inspects BRT Line 2 at Kasarani

Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja on Wednesday inspected the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Line 2 at Kasarani terminal in Nairobi.

In a statement on Wednesday, Murkomen said the first phase of the Line will cover the Ruiru-Nairobi CBD-Kenyatta National Hospital route.

He said the second phase will stretch from Kenol through Ruiru and Bomas (Langata Rd) to Rongai.

Murkomen added that the terminal located near Kasarani Stadium will include a park-and-ride zone for motorists who wish to use BRT, a Matatu drop-off and pick-up zone, a bus ramp and an operation centre, among other facilities.

"We are working with the National Treasury to ensure prompt settlement of pending bills owed to the contractor to enable him to resume work within the next two months with a target of December 2024 as the completion date," he said.

Murkomen said that the BRT project is a key priority for the Kenya Kwanza government.

He said it will help streamline the public transport system covering Nairobi, Machakos, Kiambu, Kajiado and Murang'a by making it more organized, safe, secure and efficient.

Murkomen said the National Metropolitan Area Authority (NaMATA) - a State Agency under the Ministry is tasked with coordinating the implementation of the project.

It is working closely with Public Service Vehicle (PSV) owners and operators, private investors and other stakeholders.