KeNHA Stories

MPs demand swift action on stalled Jomvu link road project
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 17, 2025

The MPs expressed frustration over the prolonged delay, attributing it to a contractor who abandoned the site, citing delayed government payments.

Sh100bn Isiolo-Mandera Road to boost connectivity, economic growth in Northeastern - Kindiki
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 28, 2025

Kindiki visited two segments, Isiolo-Kulamawe and Kulamawe-Modogashe, during the tour and pledged to return soon to inspect progress on the remaining...

Taxpayers lose Sh5.7bn as govt agencies mismanage donor funds – Auditor General
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 23, 2025

A total of Sh4.4 billion was paid as interest due to delayed payments, which Gathungu said was an “unnecessary cost” that could have been avoided had...

Delayed payments cost taxpayers Sh4.3bn in avoidable interest, says Auditor-General
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 19, 2025

The Sh21 billion Kibwezi-Mtomo-Kitui-Migwani road project, which is being implemented by KeNHA and financed by Exim Bank, attracted Sh614.2 million in...

Nairobi Expressway section from James Gichuru Road to close from Friday for maintenance works
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 15, 2025

The closure is expected to create temporary congestion, especially for motorists who usually use the overpass to stay on Waiyaki Way and bypass the ro...

KeRRA closes sections of Ngong-Suswa Road for major repairs, citing safety concerns
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 14, 2025

The first closure affects the section from Ngere Road junction to KIBHT junction, which will be shut to all traffic until May 20, 2025.

Turkana to take over Sh2bn infrastructure project under Kenya–South Sudan Link Road Programme
Issa Hussein  |  May 11, 2025

The inspection team urged local communities to form leadership committees to oversee the proper utilisation of the facilities, which are expected to b...

Mombasa court jails road vandalism repeat offender as KeNHA warns of rising sabotage
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 10, 2025

Said Juma Tsuma had previously been convicted for a similar offence in 2023, for which he was sentenced to community service. The court took his past...

Construction of Sh464bn Nairobi–Mombasa expressway starts in 2026, road to be built without taxpayer funds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 08, 2025

The 459-kilometre toll road is designed to reduce travel time between the two cities from over ten hours to just four and a half.

Parliament pushes to cut term limits for road bodies bosses from 10 to 6 years
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 07, 2025

The Kenya Roads (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2025, proposes that shorter tenures would promote accountability and align the agencies with established gov...

Petitioner wants KeNHA to ban long-distance trucks from Eldoret CBD to prevent more deaths
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 20, 2025

He cited a recent accident on April 18 in which a long-distance truck collided with a motorcycle, leading to the death of a pillion passenger.

New Bill seeks to reduce road agency heads' term limits
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 19, 2025

The Kenya Roads (Amendment) Bill, 2025, recommends reducing the term of directors general at the Kenya National Highways Authority (Kenha), Kenya Rura...

Kwa Jomvu–Mariakani highway upgrade to be completed by January 2026, KeNHA says
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 17, 2025

KeNHA, which is overseeing the works, said the road starts just after the Kwa Jomvu Interchange and follows the alignment of the existing A8 highway t...

Thika Superhighway to be partially closed from April 11–14 for repairs
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 10, 2025

KeNHA also urged drivers to adhere to the traffic management plan, follow project road signs and cooperate with police and traffic marshals on-site to...

Govt weighs Sh5bn vs Sh50bn plans for deadly Nithi Bridge, Ruto says
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 31, 2025

The bridge, which has long been a deadly blackspot on the Embu-Meru road, has claimed numerous lives due to its dangerous design and steep terrain.

Kenya to audit six major highways to identify road crash blackspots
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 03, 2025

The study will involve gathering crash data recorded on these roads over the past five years, conducting in-depth investigations, and analysing the im...

Traffic disruptions ahead as KeNHA closes key roads for event and upgrades
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 01, 2025

These closures come just days after a disruption was announced at the Haile Selassie roundabout for the construction of a pedestrian underpass, highli...

KeNHA announces month-long traffic disruption at Haile Selassie roundabout
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 28, 2025

In addition to pedestrian safety, the project will include 24-hour shops managed by police officers to ensure security in the area.

Ikuje Garre, iteremke Modogashe! What are the facts in Ruto's claimed road project?
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 20, 2025

As some Kenyans, mostly the youth, criticise Ruto for making yet another promise, which they doubt he will keep, others have printed t-shirts with ill...

KISMA: Poor coordination between state agencies fuelling infrastructure vandalism in Nairobi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 20, 2025

To curb vandalism, Irshad urged KeNHA to consider using non-metal alternatives for road barriers, similar to Kenya Power's shift to concrete poles.

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...

Govt to deploy round-the-clock security at Haile Selassie pedestrian underpass
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 06, 2025

The underpass will provide a crucial link between the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) and the Green Park Terminus, easing congestion along Uhu...

Treasury boosts road funding by Sh26.3bn after complaints over poor infrastructure
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 28, 2025

The government has tripled funding for road and bridge construction, allocating Sh26.37 billion over the past six months, a 239.32 per cent increase f...

Garissa leaders say new road poorly built, demand contractor’s accountability
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jan 26, 2025

Making it dual was expected to decongest traffic in Garissa during peak hours and serve as a major infrastructure milestone for the region.

Uhuru Highway motorists to experience traffic disruption for a month
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 14, 2025

The disruption will start on January 16 and last until February 20, 2025.

Stone-wielding robber arrested on Southern Bypass after spate of attacks on motorists
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 03, 2025

DCI said the suspect is currently in police custody and is expected to be arraigned on Monday, January 6, 2025.

KeNHA, Kerra, Ketraco top list of parastatals with billions in pending bills
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 29, 2024

State agencies in the Ministry of Roads and Transport are the largest contributors to the pending bills crisis, with debts totalling Sh173.7 billion.

KeNHA announces 3-day closure of Kipande Road for culvert installation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 28, 2024

KeNHA urged motorists to exercise caution around the work zones and adhere to the traffic management plans in place.

NTSA urges early vehicle inspections to avoid delays at checkpoints
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 25, 2024

The DG urged vehicle owners to manage their fleets efficiently by ensuring inspections are completed before travel.

KeNHA announces temporary closure of Nairobi Southern Bypass section
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 23, 2024

The authority stated that the closure will commence on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at 8 pm and is expected to last until midnight on Sunday, January 5...

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