The Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) has announced a nationwide tender notice for the tarmacking and upgrading of hundreds of rural roads.
In an official notice dated October 7, 2025, the agency has listed dozens of projects in every county, most of which are to be upgraded to bitumen standards.
In total, over 500 rural road segments and bridges are slated for development under this largest infrastructure plan.
The projects form part of the national plan dubbed “Connecting Devolved Kenya”, aimed at improving rural connectivity and supporting economic growth under the government’s agenda.
Leading the rollout is Kiambu County, followed by Murang’a, Homa Bay and Siaya.
Other counties with double-digit allocations include Nakuru, Uasin Gishu, Migori, Kericho, and Mandera.
In the Coastal region, Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi and Taita Taveta collectively have 22 projects.
Counties long considered marginalised are also covered. Turkana (6 roads and 2 bridges), Wajir (6 roads and 2 bridges), Marsabit (6 roads and 3 bridges) and Garissa (7 roads and 3 bridges).
Kerra has invited eligible and interested contractors to download tender documents online and submit bids through the official e-procurement system.
“This is to bring to the attention of eligible and interested Contractors that Invitation Notices for tenders funded under various votes shall be uploaded on the Authority’s (KeRRA) website,” the notice reads.
Funding for the projects is drawn from multiple sources, including the Exchequer, the Road Maintenance Levy Fund (RMLF).
The RMLF, derived from fuel levies, is a critical component of the country’s road maintenance ecosystem and is redistributed among road agencies such as Kerra, Kura, and Kenha to sustain and expand infrastructure networks.
Improved rural roads are also set to enhance agricultural value chains, reduce transport costs, boost job creation in the construction sector, and facilitate disaster response and public service delivery.
The plan aligns with broader government efforts under Vision 2030 and the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), which prioritise infrastructure-led growth as a driver of inclusive development.
The government expects this investment to not only improve rural mobility but also catalyse long-term economic transformation by connecting remote areas to national trade routes and services.
The Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) is a state corporation responsible for the management, development, rehabilitation, and maintenance of rural roads in Kenya.
Its functions include constructing, upgrading, and maintaining rural road networks, controlling roadside reserves, ensuring road quality standards, and overseeing adherence to axle load regulations to protect rural roads.
