KeNHA/FILEThe section of the Kapyego–Chesoi–Kilangata road in Elgeyo Marakwet has been reopened to traffic after days of disruption caused by heavy rains and flash floods.
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) confirmed on Friday morning that the previously impassable section has now been cleared, restoring an important link for traffic flow.
Recent heavy downpours had triggered flooding and mudslides along the B15 corridor, leaving debris and soil deposits across the road.
The resulting blockage cut off travel between several communities, affecting facilitation.
KeNHA said its teams were deployed to the scene to clear debris and make the road safe for use, adding that clearing and reshaping works are progressing to further stabilise affected sections.
“The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) wishes to alert the public that traffic flow along the Kapyego–Chesoi–Kilangata (B15) road has been restored. The team is still on the ground working on clearing the remaining soil material from the road,” the authority said in a notice.
It further cautioned motorists to exercise road discipline and be courteous to other road users as they use the road.
The road serves as a key connector for trade, agriculture, and social services within Elgeyo Marakwet and neighbouring West Pokot.
Its reopening is expected to ease movement as the rains continue across the region.
On November 2, KeNHA reported the closure of the road following heavy rainfall that caused extensive damage and fatalities in Elgeyo Marakwet County.
Affected areas included Kilangata, Murkutwo, Chesongoch, and Kabetwa, where floods rendered sections of the roadway impassable. A multi-agency team involving the Ministry of Interior, KeNHA, and the county government was deployed to the scene.
Additionally, the vented drift across the River Mon at Chesetan along the Biretwo–Arror Road collapsed after being overwhelmed by floodwaters, cutting off the route by about 40 metres.
The announcement comes a day after the agency announced a temporary traffic disruption at the Juja Highpoint (Centurion) section of the Thika Superhighway to allow milling and recarpeting works.
In a statement on Thursday — reiterating a public notice issued on October 31, 2025 — KeNHA said the maintenance will take place over two weekends.
The first closure will run from Saturday, November 8, 2025, to Sunday, November 9, 2025, between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. The second closure will occur from Saturday, November 15, 2025, to Sunday, November 16, 2025, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
During the works, both Nairobi-bound and Thika-bound traffic will be diverted to adjacent service lanes before rejoining the main carriageway.
KeNHA advised motorists to exercise caution around the affected area and to follow the traffic management plan, including directions from police officers and traffic marshals.
