Nairobi set for Ksh.2.1 billion road upgrade covering 62 kilometres

Nairobi residents can expect smoother and more accessible roads as the national government, in collaboration with the Nairobi City County, launches a Ksh.2.1 billion road improvement programme covering 62 kilometres across the capital.

The ambitious project was unveiled during the official commissioning of the Savanna–Stage 17 Bridge in Soweto, Embakasi, with President William Ruto and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja announcing that the upgrades will be delivered before the end of the year.

Under the national-county partnership, the project will target key constituencies across the city. Starehe and Kamukunji will receive 7.9 kilometres of new and rehabilitated roads, the same as Kasarani and Roysambu. Westlands is set to benefit from 4.9 kilometres, while Dagoretti, Lang’ata, and others are also included in the plan. Embakasi—covering South, Central, East, and West constituencies—will receive the largest share, with 24 kilometres earmarked for construction and rehabilitation.

President Ruto reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to enhancing urban infrastructure.

“We shall continue partnering with the Nairobi County Government to improve roads and infrastructure. It is our collective responsibility to ensure every road is done,” said the President.

Governor Sakaja, who accompanied the President, commended the swift progress on the Savanna–Stage 17 Bridge, citing it as a sign of ongoing improvements across the capital.

“We came here a few months ago when this road was impassable. The President made a promise, and today the Savanna–Stage 17 road is ready for use,” said Sakaja.
“In Embakasi East, Aviation Road to Fedha and Gate B Road will also be completed within three weeks. Many more roads across all 17 constituencies will be upgraded in the coming months.”

County officials confirmed that the entire roadworks programme is expected to be completed by December 2025, aiming to ease traffic congestion, enhance connectivity, and support economic activity across Nairobi.