President William Ruto announced that the dualling of the Makutano-Embu-Meru-Maua highway will commence by the end of this year or early next year. This initiative is part of a broader government plan to expand Kenya's road network by 2,500 kilometres over the next decade.

• The project aims to ease heavy congestion, particularly at the notorious Nithi Bridge area, and boost economic activity in Kirinyaga, Embu, Tharaka Nithi, and Meru counties.
• The announcement was made during a meeting with Kenya Methodist Church leaders at the State House on Friday, February 20.
• The highway dualling is a priority project within an ambitious infrastructure development program, including the Rironi-Mau Summit road, projected to cost up to Ksh200 billion under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP).

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) plans more demolitions along Thika Road, targeting structures encroaching on road reserves, following the controversial clearance in Githurai. This move aims to pave the way for modern bus parks and address numerous road safety incidents.

• KeNHA will proceed to the Roysambu Roundabout for similar clearance to build a modern bus park.
• The demolitions in Githurai led to clashes between irate traders and police, rendering a section of Thika Road impassable.
• Democracy for the Citizens (DCP) party leader Rigathi Gachagua criticized the government for using excessive force during the late-night operation, calling it a 'cowardly move against traders and residents'.