Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit Stories

Ruto says 15,000 jobs on the horizon following launch of landmark highway expansion
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 28, 2025

The 233-kilometre corridor, one of East Africa’s busiest transport routes, links Kenya to Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan and the DRC. Once compl...

Ruto says Kenya can attain first-world status within three decades
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 28, 2025

The President’s remarks coincided with the government’s plans to roll out major infrastructure and economic initiatives. The Rironi–Mau Summit road up...

Petition filed to stop multi-billion Rironi–Nakuru–Mau Summit road project
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 28, 2025

The petitioners argue that the State's plan to revive tolling through Public-Private Partnership (PPP) and Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) arrangements a...

President Ruto launches Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit, Maai Mahiu–Naivasha road projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 28, 2025

The Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit Road stretches 175 kilometres, while the Nairobi–Maai Mahiu–Naivasha Road covers 58 kilometres.

KeNHA invites Kenyans to Friday’s launch of the Rironi–Mau Summit highway upgrade
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 27, 2025

During a recent tour of Nakuru, President Ruto revealed that the project is estimated to cost between Sh170 billion and Sh200 billion.

Major traffic disruption expected during Friday's Rironi-Nakuru-Mau Summit Highway launch
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 26, 2025

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has warned of significant congestion along the road, urging travellers to either reschedule journeys or...

Kenya secures Sh407 million grant to upgrade Mau Summit–Malaba Road
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 26, 2025

The grant will support a full feasibility study for a proposed public-private partnership (PPP) project aimed at improving the 243-kilometre stretch t...

How the EU aims to reinvent its partnership with Africa as China tightens its grip
DW News  |  Nov 26, 2025

Africa, the world’s youngest continent with 40 per cent of its population under 15 compared to Europe’s 16 per cent, faces growing pressure to provide...

Kenya unveils 10-year plan to dual 2,500km of roads, tarmac 28,000km
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 20, 2025

Ruto said the government will also leverage Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs) to modernise airports in Nairobi, Mombasa and Lamu, while addressing op...

KeNHA to map out alternative routes for motorists as Rironi-Mau Summit toll highway plans advance
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 05, 2025

Under the proposed tolling framework, passenger cars will pay Sh8 per kilometre, with the rate increasing by 1 per cent annually.

Motorist association warns Rironi–Nakuru–Mau Summit Highway expansion to benefit foreign firms, burden taxpayers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 27, 2025

MAK said the proposed PPP arrangement “does not protect taxpayers from long-term fiscal exposure and will only transfer sovereign liability from open...

Motorists slam 30-year Chinese concession on Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit highway
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 25, 2025

The Motorists Association of Kenya accused the government of subjecting travellers heading west to unnecessary costs while other road users enjoy free...

Motorists to pay Sh8 per kilometre on Rironi–Mau Summit Highway under new plan
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 24, 2025

The Rironi–Mau Summit project is being developed by a consortium comprising China Road & Bridge Corporation (CRBC) and the National Social Security Fu...

China Road and Bridge Corporation, NSSF endorsed for mega Rironi–Mau Summit Road upgrade
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 23, 2025

The decision follows the evaluation of feasibility studies for the Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit (A8) and Nairobi–Maai Mahiu (A8 South) road projects.

Rironi–Mau Summit Highway to be commissioned in October, says CS Chirchir
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 11, 2025

Once construction begins, the highway is expected to greatly reduce congestion, improve road safety, and boost trade and travel between Nairobi, Naiva...

Two Chinese firms cleared to develop Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit Highway plans
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 26, 2025

The proposals, which were privately initiated, will now proceed to the development phase, paving the way for contract discussions with government agen...

Rironi–Mau Summit Road expansion to start August amid contractor uncertainty
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 17, 2025

CS Davis Chirchir told the Senate on Wednesday that the Public-Private Partnership Directorate is still finalising the procurement process and evaluat...

KeNHA warns of 10-day traffic disruptions on key Nairobi Highways
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

KeNHA, in a notice published on Tuesday, July 8, revealed it has received a proposal from Multiplex Partners Company for the construction of a 175-kil...

KeNHA announces 10-day traffic disruption on Nairobi–Nakuru, Maai Mahiu roads for data survey
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 09, 2025

While the disruptions are expected to be brief and controlled, KeNHA urged all road users to cooperate with traffic marshals and police officers stati...

Sh90 billion Rironi-Mau Summit road upgrade to start in July, DP Kindiki confirms
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 15, 2025

The project will upgrade the 170-kilometre corridor into a four-lane dual carriageway, with six lanes planned in some high-traffic segments.

Rironi-Mau Summit road upgrade to begin in June, completion set for 2027
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 11, 2025

The road development will significantly improve transport and travel between Nairobi, Nakuru, and Western Kenya, a route that frequently experiences h...

Africa 'brimming with hope and possibility': Guterres
UN News  |  Feb 16, 2025

Guterres was speaking on the first day of the annual meeting of the regional organisation, held at African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia...

Race for AUC leadership: A Look at 2025 election process for chairperson and deputy
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 15, 2025

For the 2025 elections, Eastern Africa has nominated candidates for chairperson, while Northern Africa has put forward candidates for deputy chairpers...

Conflicts in DRC and Sudan expected to overshadow deliberations at African Union summit
DW News  |  Feb 15, 2025

African Union analyst Emmanuel Bensah told DW from Accra, Ghana, that it is crucial that African leaders attending the summit in Addis present concret...

Kenyans to pay tolls on major roads as government seeks to raise more infrastructure funding
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 12, 2025

The Draft Tolling Policy suggests that roads with additional lanes, enhanced safety features, or facilities improving motorists' experience could also...

KeNHA to shut section of Mombasa Road for five days
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 01, 2024

The closure is necessary for the construction of a mid-span footbridge foundation situated in the median between the service lane and the Mombasa-boun...

Detained French journalist Antoine Galindo overstepped accreditation, Ethiopia says
AFP  |  Feb 28, 2024

Antoine Galindo "engaged in activities in total contradiction with the reason for his visit, in particular collecting information related to internal...

African Union honours Tanzania's Julius Nyerere with statue, building name
Yunis Dekow  |  Feb 18, 2024

Mahamat said Nyerere, a Tanzanian anti-colonial activist who was President from 1964 to 1985, left an indelible legacy.

Nairobi rekindles ties with Rabat, to open embassy amid Western Sahara dispute
Amina Wako  |  Feb 18, 2024

This decision reflects President William Ruto's plan to strengthen ties with "one of North Africa's biggest players".

AU reforms show progress, says President Kagame at 37th Summit
Amina Wako  |  Feb 17, 2024

He revealed plans to propose another head of state to continue with the task of reforms.

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