Ruto, Sakaja announce Nairobi’s Sh2.1bn road upgrade to be complete by December

The initiative will see 62 kilometres of roads across constituencies in Nairobi upgraded.

by BOSCO MARITA

News17 July 2025 - 13:35

In Summary

Ruto, Sakaja said the project will be delivered by December 2025 under the ongoing partnership between the two levels of government.
The road upgrades will benefit several constituencies.

*President William Ruto and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja.*

Nairobi residents can expect smoother roads by the end of this year as the national government and Nairobi City County push forward with a Sh2.1 billion road improvement programme covering 62 kilometres across the capital.

The joint initiative was reaffirmed on Wednesday during the official opening of the Savanna–Stage 17 Bridge in Soweto.

President William Ruto and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja said the project will be delivered by December 2025 under the ongoing partnership between the two levels of government.

The road upgrades will benefit several constituencies. Starehe and Kamukunji are each set to receive 7.9 kilometres of rehabilitated roads, while Kasarani and Roysambu will also get 7.9 kilometres combined. Westlands is allocated 4.9 kilometres, and Dagoretti, Lang’ata, and other areas are also part of the rollout.

The largest share will go to Embakasi, where 24 kilometres of roadworks are planned across the South, Central, East, and West constituencies.

Speaking during the bridge opening, President Ruto underscored his administration’s commitment to urban infrastructure.

“We shall continue partnering with the Nairobi County Government to improve roads and infrastructure. It is our collective responsibility to ensure every road is done,” he said.

Governor Sakaja echoed the President’s remarks and praised the swift progress of the Savanna–Stage 17 project.

“We came here a few months ago when this road was impassable. The President made a promise, and today it has been delivered. The Savanna–Stage 17 road is ready for use,” Sakaja said.

He added that other roads in Embakasi East, including Aviation Road to Fedha and Gate B Road, will be completed within three weeks.

“Many more roads across all 17 constituencies will be upgraded in the coming months,” the governor said.

County officials say the Sh2.1 billion programme is on track and will significantly ease transport and improve connectivity across Nairobi once completed.