President William Ruto has launched the Sh170 billion Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit and Nairobi–Maai Mahiu–Naivasha highways projects, expected to create 15,000 jobs for young Kenyans. The initiative signifies a major shift towards Public–Private Partnership (PPP) financing for infrastructure development.

• The 233-kilometre corridor, a vital East African transport route, will improve efficiency and reduce accidents.
• President Ruto emphasized that the project prioritizes local contractors, skills transfer, and SME involvement.
• Key features include a dual carriageway upgrade, Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), and enhanced sections for heavy cargo flow, boosting logistics around the Naivasha Inland Depot.

President William Ruto launched the Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit Road (A8) and the Nairobi-Mai Mahiu-Naivasha Project in Kiambu County on November 28, 2025, hailing it as a "dawn of a new era" for Kenya due to its debt-free financing model.

• The project represents an investment of over 170 billion shillings, utilizing a world-class Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
• The highway comprises two sections: the 175-kilometer Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit Road and the 58-kilometer Nairobi-Maai Mahiu-Naivasha Road.
• The project is expected to create 15,000 jobs for young Kenyans during construction.
• Future plans include extending the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Naivasha to Kisumu and Malaba, starting in January 2026.