KeNHA Stories

MPs probe Transport Department over budget implementation, parastatal overspending
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 08, 2025

For the financial year, the Department received a total budget of Sh48.036 billion, with Sh18.72 billion earmarked for recurrent expenditure and Sh29....

Construction work at Tana River Bridge disrupts water supply in Garissa
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 02, 2025

GAWASCO stated it is closely working with the contractor and the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) to resolve the issue.

KeNHA approves permanent redesign of Kisumu Coptic roundabout after deadly crashes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 28, 2025

The Authority now says the section will be converted into a safer roadway with barriers, fresh markings and signage to protect motorists and pedestria...

One in four global road deaths occur in Africa, report reveals
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 27, 2025

The report notes that only a section of countries have reported having national road safety lead agencies (RSLAs), with only 29 of them receiving allo...

19 first aid units, trauma facilities to be built along Kenya’s blackspots
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 26, 2025

The new trauma centres and first aid posts, backed by trained responders on motorcycles and supported by the police, are expected to directly address...

KeNHA launches drive to clear footbridges, underpasses of street families and hawkers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 20, 2025

The highways body stressed that it is committed to protecting lives, saying the clearance of the structures was a necessary step to curb accidents and...

Kenya rolls out multi-pronged road safety strategy to halve traffic deaths by 2030
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 18, 2025

Completed works include the redesign of the Kibarani/Makupa causeway, traffic separation along the Salgaa-Sachangwan stretch, and new pedestrian bridg...

Tribunal orders demolition of Pangani footbridge within 90 days over land dispute
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 16, 2025

The tribunal also ordered the government to pay Sh500 million for the land compulsorily acquired for the road project, noting that a previous offer of...

KeNHA warns politicians against placing campaign posters on road signs, say offenders face Sh85,000 fine
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 09, 2025

KeNHA highlighted that damaging or defacing road furniture, including traffic signs, guardrails, and other indicators is a serious offense. Anyone cau...

Motorists urged to exercise caution as fresh cracks appear on repaired Nakuru–Eldoret Highway
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 07, 2025

The warning comes after the sinkhole reappeared on Friday, September 5, just 48 hours after KeNHA repaired the section.

Penalties on pending bills surge by Sh3.7 billion, hitting Sh25.28 billion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 03, 2025

Figures released by the Controller of Budget (CoB) show that fines and interest linked to pending bills increased to Sh25.28 billion from Sh21.58 bill...

Mombasa earns global praise for road safety, bags bronze in BIGRS speed challenge
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 30, 2025

The coastal city stood out for a set of targeted measures, including the strict enforcement of Kenya’s national speed limit, the construction of speed...

Indiscipline to blame for Nairobi–Nakuru Highway gridlock, says KeNHA
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 29, 2025

KeNHA urged motorists to observe lane discipline and avoid overlapping, saying that this will make it impossible to ease the congestion.

Traffic chaos in Mombasa after KeNHA closed Makupa–Changamwe section for road works
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 28, 2025

KeNHA has stationed police officers and marshals at strategic points to guide motorists through diversions until the road reopens.

Poor roads, reckless drivers, unroadworthy vehicles blamed for deadly August crashes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 23, 2025

Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir said that although different investigations pointed to varying factors, the three remained the most consist...

KeNHA closes Marigat–Loruk Road due to rising Lake Baringo floodwaters
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 22, 2025

Motorists have been warned to avoid the area as the floodwaters continue to threaten travel, with an alternative route now in place to ease movement.

KeNHA announces two-week closure of section of Mombasa-Nairobi Highway
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 19, 2025

KeNHA said the closure will take effect from Saturday, August 23, 2025, and remain in place until Sunday, September 7, 2025.

Raila pushes for expanded devolution, says counties should run schools and local infrastructure
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 14, 2025

Speaking in Homa Bay County on Thursday during the second day of the 9th Devolution Conference, Odinga argued that governors should have full responsi...

Court slashes forest land allocation for Kiambu Road project
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 14, 2025

The decision comes after months of legal battle following a petition filed by the Greenbelt Movement in December last year, challenging the government...

KeNHA explains why US firm's Nairobi-Mombasa Expressway proposal was rejected
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 12, 2025

According to KeNHA, Everstrong Capital’s plan to build the 440-kilometre highway linking Kenya’s two largest cities failed to meet key evaluation crit...

Kenya records 80 road crash deaths in four days as government launches safety audits
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 11, 2025

The Long Distance Drivers and Conductors Association has called on NTSA, the National Police Service, and KeNHA to fully carry out their duties in ens...

Kisumu Senator calls for urgent redesign of Coptic roundabout after tragic accident that left 26 dead
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 09, 2025

In a statement, the senator said he had initiated urgent discussions with leaders and the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) on immediate actio...

Ruto signs laws to regulate gambling, shorten tenure of roads agency bosses
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 07, 2025

A key highlight of the new law is the introduction of a minimum bet threshold of Sh20. Any operator who permits bets below this amount risks a fine of...

KeNHA revises Isiolo-Mandera road project, adds new features to enhance cross-border links
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 06, 2025

The road, once complete, is expected to play a major role in connecting remote parts of Northern Kenya to national and regional markets.

KURA defends Sh175 billion roadworks deal as contractors waive 35 per cent interest on pending bills
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Aug 02, 2025

The funds are being used to clear pending bills owed to contractors, pay interest on delayed payments, and settle land compensation fees to pave the w...

KeNHA warns against hazardous pedestrian crossings under footbridges
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 02, 2025

In a detailed message shared on X, KeNHA raised concern that despite the existence of footbridges constructed to protect lives, many people still choo...

Senate probes KeNHA Kiambu Road project over exclusive foreign tender restrictions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 01, 2025

The tender, which has since been cancelled without explanation, was limited to Chinese contractors or consortia led by Chinese firms, sparking accusat...

Major city roads to be shut on Sunday for CHAN tournament
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 31, 2025

The affected roads include Aerodrome Road from Madaraka Roundabout to Bunyala Roundabout; Lang’ata Road; and Mombasa Road.

MPs propose three-year term limit for state corporation CEOs
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 28, 2025

The National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure argues that some directors currently enjoy five-year terms while others...

KeNHA closes section of Mwingi-Ukasi Road for almost four months
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 26, 2025

In addition, the authority is urging road users to exercise caution around the work areas, follow the proposed traffic management plan, and cooperate...

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