Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has assured that the road traffic congestion in Nairobi is set to face significant improvement.
This follows the Cabinet’s approval of the Sh43.4 billion Clean Bus Rapid Transit
(BRT) System.
Speaking on Citizen TV’s JKLive show on Wednesday, Sakaja confirmed that the long-anticipated project will commence next year as part of efforts to tackle Nairobi's perennial traffic
congestion.
“The Cabinet has approved this. Once
complete, the BRT will provide direct transport systems to specific places,
saving time and addressing the issue of traffic jams in Nairobi,” Sakaja
explained.
The Governor revealed that after months of negotiations, the
deal was finalised last week when project partners visited him at City Hall.
"The deal was sealed after months of negotiations,
finalised last week when the partners visited me at City Hall,” Sakaja added.
The project will begin with Line 3 of the BRT, constructing
a 12-kilometre route from Dandora to Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) via Juja
Road.
The second phase is expected to extend the network,
connecting Tala to Dandora in the east and KNH to Ngong in the west.
“This is a game-changer for Nairobi’s transport system and
aligns with the city’s broader development goals,” Sakaja said.
Beyond the BRT project, Sakaja highlighted ongoing efforts
to rehabilitate Nairobi’s roads in partnership with the national Ministry of
Transport.
Sakaja also stated that the County Government is also working to upgrade walkways, improve street lighting, and enhance accessibility
across the city.
“We are not just fixing roads; we are also upgrading
walkways and improving street lighting. These changes will create a more
accessible and safer environment for everyone. By next year, residents will
begin to see tangible results,” Sakaja said.
With Nairobi’s traffic congestion costing the city millions of shillings daily in lost productivity, the BRT system is expected to revolutionise movement in the city, offering residents a safer, faster, and more reliable means of public transportation.
