President William Ruto’s Cabinet has approved the expansion of the 23.5km Muthaiga-Kiambu-Ndumberi road, a move aimed at improving traffic flow between Nairobi and Kiambu counties.
According to a Cabinet statement issued on Tuesday, the project will transform the existing two-lane single carriageway into a four-lane dual carriageway. The upgrade will include bypasses, dedicated non-motorised transport lanes, commuter facilities, and access roads to enhance capacity and reduce travel times. Additionally, new bridges will be constructed at key points including the Muthaiga Golf Club Spur, Mua Road Overpass, DCI Overpass, Coffee Garden U-turn, Runda U-turn, and Junction Bridge.
Once completed, the expanded road is expected to alleviate congestion in areas such as Muthaiga, Runda, Ridgeways, and Kiambu Town, particularly during peak traffic hours.
“The dualling is part of the government’s broader effort to modernise Nairobi’s metropolitan transport network in line with Kenya Vision 2030 and the UN Sustainable Development Goals on infrastructure and mobility,” the Cabinet statement read.
The project was initially slated to commence earlier this year, but the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) cancelled the tender shortly after its advertisement. The tender had faced public criticism for restricting bids to Chinese companies, a move seen as contravening Kenya’s Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, which prioritizes local firms in government contracts.
Following the cancellation, the future of the project had remained uncertain until now, with Cabinet approval reaffirming the government’s commitment to enhancing road infrastructure and easing metropolitan traffic congestion.
