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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...

KeNHA issues advisory as heavy traffic slows travel on Nairobi-Nakuru highway
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 20, 2024

Motorists have been advised to consider using alternative routes to avoid delays and reduce congestion on the main highways.

Thika Road reopened as new footbridge enhances pedestrian safety
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 18, 2024

The new footbridge is designed to enhance pedestrian safety in the Juja Highpoint area, a well-known accident hotspot due to heavy traffic and frequen...

KeNHA automates weighbridges to ease Northern Corridor traffic, boost trade efficiency
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 10, 2024

The corridor, which links the Port of Mombasa to landlocked nations like Uganda, Rwanda, and South Sudan, has long suffered from delays caused by traf...

Court orders NLC to pay Sh1.2bn for land acquired to build roads in Mombasa
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 07, 2024

The court ruled that Hassanali is entitled to just compensation for the land unlawfully acquired by the NLC and used by KeNHA.

KeNHA advises Waiyaki Way Motorists to brace for month-long traffic disruption
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 07, 2024

The disruptions will take place from December 11, 2024, to January 17, 2025, due to the construction of the Kangemi bridge.

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