Sakaja pledges major roads rehabilitation across Nairobi

A comprehensive plan to rehabilitate and construct major roads across Nairobi is set to commence.

This followed a high-level meeting between Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja and Roads Cabinet Secretary David Chirchir, Principal Secretary Mbugua, and representatives from KURA, the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), and the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA).

The plan to rehabilitate the road aims to enhance the city’s infrastructure and alleviate perennial traffic woes.

Speaking after the meeting, Governor Sakaja emphasized the need for collaboration among various agencies to ensure the project’s success.

 “Major roads in the city are set for rehabilitation and construction shortly. Some are classified as national while others are county roads, requiring close collaboration with all agencies involved,” said Sakaja.

The targeted roads include key arteries within the Central Business District (CBD), Uhuru Highway, Juja Road, Jogoo Road, as well as roads in Westlands, Upper Hill, Kilimani, and Kileleshwa.

 Several of these projects stalled under the defunct Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS). Others that stalled are under the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA and the national government.

Governor Sakaja’s meeting with key stakeholders in the transport sector was pivotal in aligning plans for the ambitious venture.

Nairobi County’s Mobility and Works team also played a central role in the discussions.

“This collaboration will help ensure that both national and county road projects are executed efficiently,” Sakaja stated.

The road rehabilitation plan is expected to breathe new life into Nairobi’s infrastructure, addressing long-standing issues such as potholes, poor drainage, and traffic congestion.