Nairobi-Nakuru Highway Stories

Leaders demand independent probe into former MP Cyrus Jirongo’s fatal crash on Nairobi–Nakuru highway
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 15, 2025

Saboti MP Caleb Amisi, lawyer Kibe Mungai and family members are demanding an independent investigation into former MP Cyrus Jirongo’s fatal crash on...

Bus driver recounts fatal crash that killed Cyrus Jirongo on Nakuru–Naivasha Highway
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 13, 2025

The bus driver, Kamau Githinji, said he was on a scheduled trip from Nairobi to Busia, carrying 65 passengers, when the crash occurred shortly after d...

Cyrus Jirongo: YK92 and the Sh500 note that defined an era
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 13, 2025

Former Lugari MP and YK92 leader Cyrus Jirongo has died after a road crash in Karai, Naivasha, along the Nairobi–Nakuru highway, ending a decades-long...

Traditional medicine is now a global reality: WHO
UN News  |  Dec 11, 2025

Simultaneously, WHO is launching a global traditional medicine library — the first-of-its-kind digital platform with over 1.6 million scientific recor...

Court halts Nakuru’s Sh2.1 billion roads deal with NYS over procurement concerns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 10, 2025

The High Court has suspended Nakuru County’s Sh2.1 billion NYS roads deal over alleged lack of public participation and procurement compliance, freezi...

Petition filed seeking removal of Kenyatta University VC over alleged nepotism
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Dec 04, 2025

Kenyatta University alumni have petitioned the Employment and Labour Relations Court to remove Vice-Chancellor Paul Kuria Wainaina in his final months...

Ruto says 15,000 jobs on the horizon following launch of landmark highway expansion
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 28, 2025

The 233-kilometre corridor, one of East Africa’s busiest transport routes, links Kenya to Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan and the DRC. Once compl...

Petition filed to stop multi-billion Rironi–Nakuru–Mau Summit road project
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 28, 2025

The petitioners argue that the State's plan to revive tolling through Public-Private Partnership (PPP) and Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) arrangements a...

President Ruto launches Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit, Maai Mahiu–Naivasha road projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 28, 2025

The Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit Road stretches 175 kilometres, while the Nairobi–Maai Mahiu–Naivasha Road covers 58 kilometres.

KeNHA invites Kenyans to Friday’s launch of the Rironi–Mau Summit highway upgrade
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 27, 2025

During a recent tour of Nakuru, President Ruto revealed that the project is estimated to cost between Sh170 billion and Sh200 billion.

Major traffic disruption expected during Friday's Rironi-Nakuru-Mau Summit Highway launch
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 26, 2025

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has warned of significant congestion along the road, urging travellers to either reschedule journeys or...

KeNHA orders removal of illegal structures, unapproved billboards along highways
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 26, 2025

Encroachments along road reserves have long posed challenges, often creating traffic hazards, blocking drainage systems, and disrupting planned road e...

MPs fault State officers over mismanaged road projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 25, 2025

They also recommends that the National Treasury, Inspectorate of State Corporations, and the Office of the Auditor General carry out annual training f...

Kenya unveils 10-year plan to dual 2,500km of roads, tarmac 28,000km
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 20, 2025

Ruto said the government will also leverage Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs) to modernise airports in Nairobi, Mombasa and Lamu, while addressing op...

Senate summons CS Chirchir over 13-year road functions deadlock
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 12, 2025

Senators stressed that the devolution of road functions is meant to improve service delivery, not create conflicts between public agencies.

Court told six KWS rangers abducted missing fisherman Brian Odhiambo
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 11, 2025

The fisherman reportedly vanished at Manyani after being apprehended for allegedly trespassing in the protected area.

Team Kenya heads to Tokyo for 2025 Deaflympics with hopes of record medal haul
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 11, 2025

Fueled by national pride and months of intensive training, Team Kenya is ready to make history at the 100th anniversary of the Deaflympics in Tokyo.

MPs push back against Sh10 million road fund cut per constituency
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 06, 2025

Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir, appearing before the National Assembly’s Transport and Infrastructure Committee, defended the pl...

KeNHA to map out alternative routes for motorists as Rironi-Mau Summit toll highway plans advance
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 05, 2025

Under the proposed tolling framework, passenger cars will pay Sh8 per kilometre, with the rate increasing by 1 per cent annually.

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.

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