Rironi-Nakuru-Mau Summit road Stories

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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.

Mombasa ASK show organisers hike ticket prices ahead of annual event
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 02, 2025

The exhibition, which runs from Wednesday, September 3, to Sunday, September 7, is themed 'Promoting Climate-Smart Agriculture and Trade Initiative fo...

Curfew imposed in Mau Narok after deadly clashes in Tipis and Mwisho wa Lami
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 31, 2025

The violence, which continued into Sunday morning, forced the closure of the Nakuru–Narok road after residents blocked it with burning tyres.

Indiscipline to blame for Nairobi–Nakuru Highway gridlock, says KeNHA
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 29, 2025

KeNHA urged motorists to observe lane discipline and avoid overlapping, saying that this will make it impossible to ease the congestion.

Informant misled KWS in search for missing Lake Nakuru fisherman Brian Odhiambo, says Director General
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 07, 2025

KWS Director General Dr Erastus Kanga told MPs that the informant issued false directions during a site visit to Lake Nakuru before admitting he did n...

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...

Nakuru Girls High School closed indefinitely after students riot, destroy exam materials
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 23, 2025

The chaos erupted shortly after 9:30 pm when a group of students disrupted normal school activities, leading to the breach of the examination and eval...

KWS officers and missing Naivasha fisherman shared location, court told
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 22, 2025

Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) admitted in court that there were no official records showing arrests made by rangers on the day Brian Odhiambo went miss...

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...

Senate launches probe into disappearances of Nakuru fishermen
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 12, 2025

One case cited is that of Brian Odhiambo, a young fisherman last seen in the custody of Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officers on January 18. His disap...

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...

CS Geoffrey Ruku makes impromptu visit to Rift Valley Regional Offices, locks out hundreds of staff
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 23, 2025

CS Geoffrey Ruku, who was in Nakuru for an impromptu inspection of service delivery in national government offices, expressed disappointment that most...

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