President William Ruto has announced a major ten-year infrastructure initiative to modernize Kenya's road network. He stated that the program would involve dualing 2,500 highways and tarmacking 28,000 kilometers of roads to stimulate economic growth and improve regional competitiveness. Citing Japan's post-war infrastructure development as an inspiration, Ruto explained that a robust transport and logistics system was foundational for national progress.
The president confirmed that construction would soon begin on two key projects: the dualing of the 170-kilometer Rironi-Naivasha-Nakuru-Mau Summit road and the 58-kilometer Rironi-Maai Mahiu-Naivasha road. He said this would resolve the chronic traffic congestion plaguing those routes. Numerous other corridors across the country were also identified for upgrades.
In related developments, Ruto mentioned plans to extend the Standard Gauge Railway from Naivasha to Kisumu and later to Malaba, with work starting in early 2026. He further indicated that Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, along with the Mombasa and Lamu ports, would be modernized through public-private partnerships. Operational issues at Kenya Airways are also expected to be resolved by that same year.
The president confirmed that construction would soon begin on two key projects: the dualing of the 170-kilometer Rironi-Naivasha-Nakuru-Mau Summit road and the 58-kilometer Rironi-Maai Mahiu-Naivasha road. He said this would resolve the chronic traffic congestion plaguing those routes. Numerous other corridors across the country were also identified for upgrades.
In related developments, Ruto mentioned plans to extend the Standard Gauge Railway from Naivasha to Kisumu and later to Malaba, with work starting in early 2026. He further indicated that Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, along with the Mombasa and Lamu ports, would be modernized through public-private partnerships. Operational issues at Kenya Airways are also expected to be resolved by that same year.
