‘We Will Dual Nairobi-Nakuru Highway In 2025!’ – Ruto Announces
Kenyans can breathe a sigh of relief after President William Ruto announced the dualling of the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway, following a recent traffic jam on the main road.
During a church service at AIC Kipkorgot in Uasin Gishu County, the Head of State announced that building on the dual road would begin next year.
President Ruto attends AIC church at Kipkorgot in Uasin Gishu County.@dennisaseto#WeekendatOne pic.twitter.com/fg6UMbBDJ1
— KTN News (@KTNNewsKE) December 22, 2024
President Ruto announced that the highway would be dualled by a private contractor under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) scheme.
According to the president, the highway would be built in two phases: the first from Nairobi to Nakuru, and the second from Nakuru to Malaba.
He blamed the delay in the road’s dualling on a breach of contract by a French company that had earlier agreed to work with the government on the project.
“We had a PPP programme with a French company, but it did not work out. However, we have alternatives that we are working on as a government,” the president said.
“The commitment I want to give you is that next year, we will begin the construction of the dual carriageway from Nairobi to Nakuru first, and then from Nakuru to Malaba,” he added.
Next year, we will begin the construction of a dual carriageway from Nairobi to Nakuru – Ruto pic.twitter.com/edH7e2Kcn3
— Kenyans.co.ke (@Kenyans) December 22, 2024
Ruto also revealed that the government had already began conversations with various private companies about how the route will be built.
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While urging Kenyans to be patient, the Head of State stated that the same would be done with other incomplete roads throughout the country.
The vow follows a recent traffic jam on two stretches of the highway: the Rironi-Naivasha-Nakuru Road and the Rironi-Mai Mahiu-Naivasha Road.
While urging motorists on alternative routes to utilize, the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) encouraged vehicles plying the Nairobi-Nakuru route to be patient and observe lane discipline.
“The Authority, with the support of traffic police, are at hand to give the necessary guidance and traffic control for a smooth flow in a bid to ensure you reach your destinations safely and without delays,” KeNHA noted.
‘We Will Dual Nairobi-Nakuru Highway In 2025!’ – Ruto Announces
