Kenya Roads Board Stories

Kenya's Road Levy hits Sh90.5 billion, fueled by controversial tax hike
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 26, 2025

Official data shows this is a rise of Sh29.3 billion compared to Sh61.18 billion raised in the same period the previous year.

Govt raises road budget to Sh217 billion as power sector sees cuts
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 12, 2025

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi on Thursday announced Sh217.3 billion for road development and maintenance, up from Sh193.4 billion last year. H...

Engineers want Aisha Jumwa's appointment to roads board revoked
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 27, 2025

According to Kiteme, the Act mandates that the non-executive chairperson be appointed from among members nominated by organisations listed in the Firs...

MPs summon Treasury, Transport CSs over audit queries linked to roads agencies
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 24, 2024

Audits revealed troubling findings, such as numerous incomplete projects, significant pending bills, and delays attributed to contractors.

NTSA data ranks Thika Superhighway the most dangerous road in Nairobi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 14, 2024

Many pedestrians prefer shortcuts, such as jumping over ditches to cross roads, instead of using existing footbridges

Government to prioritise roads in security-challenged regions, says Murkomen
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 11, 2024

The CS noted that the vast regions need affirmative action, which are policies and practices aimed at benefiting marginalised parts of the country.

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