Nakuru-Nairobi highway Stories

Court halts Gitaru link road after owners complain of restricted access
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 04, 2025

Residents say their properties are situated at the V-junction where the Nakuru–Nairobi Highway splits toward the Western bypass, entering the Gitaru a...

Officials warn of child safety risks near Ngong River in Mukuru
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 04, 2025

The festive season, coupled with relaxed routines, has heightened concerns over child safety in the densely populated settlement.

Motorists association blames poor planning for two-day traffic snarl-up which paralysed Nakuru-Eldoret Highway
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 01, 2025

MAK blamed the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) and the Roads Ministry for failing to ensure the timely completion of key projects, including...

Motorist association warns Rironi–Nakuru–Mau Summit Highway expansion to benefit foreign firms, burden taxpayers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 27, 2025

MAK said the proposed PPP arrangement “does not protect taxpayers from long-term fiscal exposure and will only transfer sovereign liability from open...

Motorists slam 30-year Chinese concession on Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit highway
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 25, 2025

The Motorists Association of Kenya accused the government of subjecting travellers heading west to unnecessary costs while other road users enjoy free...

China Road and Bridge Corporation, NSSF endorsed for mega Rironi–Mau Summit Road upgrade
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 23, 2025

The decision follows the evaluation of feasibility studies for the Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit (A8) and Nairobi–Maai Mahiu (A8 South) road projects.

Moses Kuria proposes Technical University of Kenya to be named after Raila; here are steps followed in renaming an institution
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 18, 2025

In a statement on X, Kuria said that Raila Odinga, once a lecturer at the University of Nairobi (UoN) School of Engineering, had been a lifelong advoc...

EALA inaugurates regional anti-corruption network to strengthen accountability
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 16, 2025

Rwandan MP Clement Musangabatware was elected as EAPNAC’s first-ever President, while Kenya’s Kurgat Zipporah Jesang Kering was chosen as his deputy.

Muinami Street upgrade brings hope to Pumwani and California residents and traders
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 13, 2025

Many expressed relief that the long-awaited construction has finally begun, saying it will ease movement and boost local businesses.

MPs slam road agencies over billions spent on poorly maintained roads
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 09, 2025

MPs slammed KURA for weak oversight of contractors and called for stricter accountability measures to ensure roads are properly maintained.

Court allows DCI to exhume bodies in Lake Nakuru Park in search for missing fisherman Brian Odhiambo
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 09, 2025

The Nakuru Chief Magistrate’s Court authorised the DCI’s Homicide Unit to conduct an extensive search and exhumation operation within the park, follow...

Soy United coach Jeffers Odongo hails team's return to National Super League
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 09, 2025

Soy United sealed their long-awaited promotion Wednesday, ending a four-year wait with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Bumbani. Alfred Ratolo scored th...

KURA announces closure of Jamhuri Road for sewer, drainage construction at Talanta Sports City
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 09, 2025

The agency explained that the works are crucial to address long-standing drainage problems that have frequently caused flooding around Jamuhuri and Ng...

Mombasa’s road safety overhaul: Multi-agency crackdown brings order to chaotic streets
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 08, 2025

The initiative, driven by collaboration between the county government, road agencies, development partners, and civil society, is reshaping daily life...

Gucha Stars promoted to National Super League following disrupted match
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 01, 2025

The fixture, played on September 26, 2025, at the Ulinzi Sports Complex, was marred by disruptions. Kick-off was delayed for over an hour after Gucha...

Tourists to pay up to Sh11,000 to enter Kenya’s top national parks from October 1
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 29, 2025

KWS has assured visitors that Kenya remains a competitive and accessible destination for both local and international tourists, with additional revenu...

13 dead, several injured in matatu-lorry collision on Nakuru–Nairobi highway
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 28, 2025

The tragedy comes just a day after six people were killed in another accident along the same highway, when an ambulance from St. Mary’s Elementaita co...

Activists protest exclusion of Lake Nakuru from free entry, link reversal to Odhiambo's disappearance
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 27, 2025

Boniface Mwangi and Hussein Khalid of Vocal Africa criticised the move, linking it to the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Brian Odhiam...

KWS excludes Lake Nakuru from free park entry on September 27
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 26, 2025

The notice reminded tourists that all KWS-managed parks, reserves and sanctuaries are plastic-free zones and urged visitors to respect the environment...

Family of Kenyan officer in Haiti sues state for information on his disappearance
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 18, 2025

Kabiru went missing in March when a Kenyan convoy under the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission was ambushed by armed gangs.

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...

Mukuru affordable housing registration kicks off, targets 2,000 residents
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 17, 2025

Ruth Wekesa, an official with the Affordable Housing Board, said the current registration is focused on applicants who were previously enumerated by t...

Leakages, technical issues slow Nakuru State House refurbishment, MPs say
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 16, 2025

Records from the Controller of Budget show that the government has a Sh10.7 billion plan to refurbish state houses and state lodges over 12 years endi...

KURA to remove unlawful signboards, kiosks along Eastern Bypass
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 16, 2025

The Eastern Bypass is a critical transport artery linking Nairobi and Kiambu suburbs. Its upgrade into a dual carriageway has encouraged commercial gr...

Nigerian photographer Michael Oyinbokure challenges stereotypes about migrants
The Conversation  |  Sep 12, 2025

Born in Lagos, Nigeria, in 1997, Oyinbokure studied computer science at the Federal University of Agriculture in Abeokuta. He received a master’s degr...

EACC summons eight senior Nakuru County officials over Sh22 million irregular payments
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 08, 2025

The move follows a directive from the National Assembly Public Accounts Committee (PAC), which referred the matter to the commission after Governor Su...

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.

EACC asked to investigate Nakuru Governor Kihika over Sh7.8 billion stalled projects, Sh1 million incomplete toilet
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 04, 2025

The governor further came under scrutiny for authorising the hiring of private law firms without approval from the county attorney.

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...

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