Nairobi-Mombasa Expressway not stalled, feasibility studies under review - contractor
In a statement that dismisses earlier claims that the project had hit a roadblock, Usahihi Expressway Limited, the firm contracted to expand the highway into a four-lane Expressway, said it remains committed to transparency and continued collaboration.
The contractor of the Nairobi-Mombasa Expressway has clarified on the current status of the project, saying feasibility studies are still undergoing review by the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), the Public Private Partnerships Directorate (PPP Kenya), and the National Treasury.
In a statement that dismisses earlier claims that the project had hit a roadblock, Usahihi Expressway Limited, the firm contracted to expand the highway into a four-lane Expressway, said it remains committed to transparency and continued collaboration with all relevant government bodies and stakeholders.
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The reports had attributed the alleged setback to the PPP committee that reportedly determined the Project Development Report submitted did not meet relevant criteria and should be abandoned.
"We have also observed with concern a recent statement circulating in the public domain. We wish to clearly state that the information shared is inaccurate and does not represent the true status or progress of the project....Official updates will be shared as soon as substantive information becomes available through the appropriate channels," the firm added.
The project spanning a distance of 419 kilometres will construct a four-lane expressway estimated to cost Sh468 billion as a greenfield project.
The PPP website shows that the feasibility would be summarised by May this year, as construction kicks off early next year.
The company, chaired by former US Ambassador to Kenya Kyle McCarter, will design, finance, build, operate and maintain the road before transferring it to the government, all within a period of 30 years.
"Development, operation and maintenance of a 27.1 km dual carriageway with Class A standards, that connects Mlolongo with James Gichuru Road along the medium strip of the A8 National Road," the website adds.
"The Usahihi Nairobi to Mombasa Expressway is a game-changer for regional trade and connectivity. By creating a safer, faster, and more efficient link between Nairobi and Mombasa, the expressway will reduce travel time and congestion, improve cargo movement for local and international traders, and strengthen the Northern Corridor as a dependable lifeline for East Africa's economy," the firm adds on its social media sites.
Earlier, McCarter had said the project would take three to four years to complete.
He added that Everstrong Capital, the financier of the project, had stated a tour of the counties that are going to benefit from it, starting with Makueni county, which shares the largest portion of the road.
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