Newly laid cabros ease movement, earning warm approval from commuters and pedestrians alike.With Phase Three approved, Nairobi’s pedestrian network is set for an even bigger transformation./HANDOUT
Nairobi’s city centre is changing fast — and this time, the difference is impossible to miss.
Fresh cabro walkways, brighter streets, and cleaner pedestrian corridors are taking shape as the county pushes into the second phase of its ambitious urban regeneration programme.
Across the CBD, sections that once felt worn out are being reborn.
Newly laid cabros ease movement, earning warm approval from commuters and pedestrian in Nairobi CBD./HANDOUT
The Ambassador area along Moi Avenue now has a new look, while works continue at Moi Service Lane near Gil House, the Kenya Cinema stretch, Archives Square through Tom Mboya Street, parts of Haile Selassie Avenue, and the Kencom Square–Taifa Lane connection.
New look Nairobi CBD./HANDOUT
Mobility and Works CEC Ibrahim Auma says the current phase builds on the momentum set in 2023, when Governor Sakaja Johnson launched the first wave of upgrades that revitalised Charles Rubia Road, Mfangano Street, and several other lower CBD corridors.
“What you’re seeing now in the CBD is only one component of a broader citywide overhaul,” Auma said.
“We have similar upgrades happening in Westlands, Upper Hill, and densely populated areas. The intention is to expand pedestrian spaces and keep pace with Nairobi’s increasing foot traffic.”
Newly laid cabros ease movement, earning warm approval from commuters and pedestrian in Nairobi CBD./HANDOUT
Auma also revealed that Governor Sakaja has already approved Phase Three of the regeneration drive, set to begin in January.
New look Nairobi CBD./HANDOUT
“With Phase Three now approved, construction of additional pathways will commence at the start of the year. These works will not only enhance pedestrian flow but also support broader road upgrades taking place across the city,” Auma noted.
He added that the expanded pedestrian network is designed to reduce conflict between vehicles and walkers, encourage cleaner commuting habits, and support a modern urban identity for the capital.
New look Nairobi CBD./HANDOUT
Already, traders around upgraded areas report better visibility and smoother movement of customers.
Some say the improved walkways have eased congestion that previously kept shoppers away during peak hours.
The county maintains that the regeneration plan is not just about beautification but about long-term efficiency.
Officials say the broader goal is to create a city where pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists can coexist with fewer bottlenecks and safer pathways.
The renewed CBD is offering residents a glimpse of what a more walkable, orderly, and vibrant city could look like.
If the current pace holds, Nairobi’s pedestrian future may be much closer than many expected.
