KeNHA Stories

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...

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...

KeNHA cancels Nairobi–Kiambu road tender despite multi-billion Chinese funding deal
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 22, 2025

The tender, which had been initially announced on July 15, has raised concerns over the future of the multi-billion shilling project that sought to ea...

KURA to close part of Nyali’s Links Road for six months starting August 1
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 22, 2025

As the six-month closure takes effect, residents and regular users of the Nyali section of Links Road are being asked to plan, expect changes, and coo...

KeNHA schedules four-month closure on part of Thika–Garissa road for bridge rehabilitation
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 21, 2025

KeNHA announced that the affected section of the road will be partially closed from Saturday, July 26, to Saturday, November 8, 2025, to allow for mai...

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 grilled over use of privately registered highway patrol vehicles
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 16, 2025

CS Chirchir defended the practice, stating that KeNHA relies on service providers contracted under a Performance-Based Contract (PBC) model, who suppl...

KeNHA to expand Kiambu Road into four-lane dual carriageway under China-funded project
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 16, 2025

The project will cover the Muthaiga–Kiambu–Ndumberi stretch and key spurs, including Ridgeways Road, the Kiambu–Thika Road link, and UN Avenue through...

KeNHA Director General Eng Kungu Ndungu resigns, Eng Luka Kimeli appointed acting DG
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

The Authority has not provided reasons for Ndungu’s resignation.

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...

Kenya-Ethiopia begin technical assessment of cross-border bridge projects
Issa Hussein  |  Jul 07, 2025

The team conducted site visits to the proposed bridges and one-stop border points locations in Mandera (Malka Suftu) and Rhamu, which are critical com...

KeRRA, KeNHA lead in Sh4.1 billion penalties over pending bills as contractors feel the pinch
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 07, 2025

According to CoB data, total penalties rose from Sh12.07 billion in December, with KeRRA recording the largest increase—its interest and penalties gre...

KAA urges early travel as Nairobi Marathon shuts down key routes
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 05, 2025

KAA urged passengers to make early travel arrangements and consider alternative routes to avoid missing flights.

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