Parliamentary Committee Inspects Nairobi–Nakuru Corridor Projects as Government Accelerates Infrastructure Delivery
Thursday, 13th March, 2026: Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport, Davis Chirchir alongside the Principal Secretary, Eng. Joseph Mbugua, hosted the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure led by George Kariuki for an inspection of key road projects along the Nairobi–Nakuru corridor.
The high-level visit focused on transformative infrastructure projects designed to modernize Kenya’s transport network and unlock one of the country’s busiest economic corridors. Among the projects inspected was the Rehabilitation and Capacity Enhancement of the James Gichuru Road Junction – Rironi Highway (A104) under the National Urban Transport Improvement Project (NUTRIP), which is aimed at easing congestion and improving traffic flow on the critical Nairobi metropolitan exit route.
The delegation also reviewed progress on several strategic Public-Private Partnership (PPP) road projects, including the Rironi–Gilgil (A8), Rironi–Maai Mahiu–Naivasha (A8 South), and the Gilgil–Mau Summit (A8) highway. Once completed, these projects will expand approximately 138 kilometres of road into high-capacity dual and six-lane carriageways, significantly easing traffic congestion, enhancing road safety, and strengthening the Northern Corridor that connects Kenya to Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
During the tour, the Committee commended the Ministry for the steady progress recorded across the corridor, noting that the projects are critical to unlocking regional trade and supporting economic growth.
The 94-kilometre Gilgil–Nakuru–Mau Summit (A8) Road, is being implemented through a Public-Private Partnership between China Road and Bridge Corporation and the National Social Security Fund consortium.
According to the CS, works on the project are progressing steadily, with the Kamandura–Nakuru section expected to open by June 2026, bringing much-needed relief to motorists along the busy corridor.
To further ease congestion during construction, the CS encouraged motorists to utilize alternative routes such as the Ngong–Suswa and Flyover–Njabini roads. He also announced that construction works on the Kiambu–Muthaiga Road will commence soon following the signing of contracts and the successful mobilization of funding.
The inspection tour, led by the Parliamentary Committee together with the Ministry leadership, was also attended by Luka Kimeli, Director General of the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), alongside other senior roads officials.
During the engagement, the Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the drainage systems along the corridor to enhance road durability and ensure safe and efficient movement of traffic.
The Nairobi–Nakuru corridor upgrade remains a cornerstone of Kenya’s infrastructure transformation under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), reinforcing the government’s commitment to delivering seamless connectivity, improved mobility, and sustainable economic growth.
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