As Nairobi ushers in the new year, Governor Johnson Sakaja has unveiled an ambitious plan to address the city’s road infrastructure challenges.
The Governor, in a recent meeting with the roads department, revealed a comprehensive list of roads that will undergo extensive rehabilitation in the coming weeks, signaling a significant transformation for the city’s transport network.
Sakaja acknowledged the progress made in the past year, with several roads already completed under the ward-to-ward rehabilitation program.
However, he emphasized that the task was far from over, as many roads still require urgent attention.
He reassured Nairobians that the government was fully committed to improving the city’s road network, with works set to begin shortly in 2025.
“We have classified the roads into several categories. We have the Central Business District (CBD) roads, residential and key routes, and outer areas with key access roads. All these will be rehabilitated as part of our ongoing effort to create a more efficient, accessible, and safe city for everyone,” Sakaja stated.
The comprehensive rehabilitation plan focuses on roads spanning Nairobi’s CBD, residential areas, and major access routes.
The works will involve resurfacing, drainage improvements, and the addition of pedestrian-friendly features to enhance safety and ease of movement for all road users.
In the CBD, some of the major roads set for rehabilitation include Kirinyaga Road, Luthuli Avenue, Munyu Road, and River Road, among others. Sakaja’s office has committed to ensuring that these vital arteries, which support daily business activities and the flow of commuters, are not only restored but also modernized to cope with the growing demands of the city.
Residential and key routes in areas such as Ole Dume Road, Gitanga Road, and James Gichuru Road will also be improved to support local traffic and enhance connectivity between neighborhoods.
The focus on outer areas will see major roads like Jogoo Road, Juja Road, and Captain Mungai Street undergo significant upgrades to improve access to and from Nairobi’s suburbs.
Governor Sakaja also highlighted several other road projects that have already been completed or are in progress. Roads such as Kisauni Road in Nairobi West Ward, Kawangware Market Road, and Pam-Baraka Road in Mowlem Ward are among the key areas where resurfacing and repairs are currently underway.
The ongoing upgrades to major roads like Uhuru Highway/Mombasa Road and Waiyaki Way were also a point of emphasis, with the Governor confirming that these works were progressing rapidly and would soon be completed.
“The ward-to-ward approach is crucial to our success in addressing the diverse road challenges in Nairobi. Every corner of the city, from central business hubs to residential neighborhoods and outlying areas, must be part of this transformation,” Governor Sakaja said.
This infrastructure push comes at a time when the city is grappling with increased traffic congestion and the challenges of an expanding population.
With these new road projects, Sakaja’s administration aims to significantly reduce the strain on Nairobi’s transport system and improve the quality of life for its residents.
As Nairobians look forward to a transformed city, the Governor’s promise of a more accessible and well-connected metropolis in 2025 seems poised to make a lasting impact.
The rehabilitation works, set to roll out in the coming weeks, will mark the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the city’s road network.
