The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced plans for the construction of a 129 km section of the Kenya-South Sudan Road Corridor. This Ksh24.39 billion project aims to boost regional connectivity and trade.

• The project is funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB).
• Key sections to be upgraded include the Morpus-Kainuk Road (54 km) and Kainuk-Lokichar Road (75 Km).
• Eligible contractors are invited to bid, with a construction period estimated at 36 months per lot, and submissions due by early July 2026.

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has reopened the Iten-Kabarnet Road after it was closed for days due to a landslide near Kolol. The disruption affected traffic flow along this crucial transport corridor.

• The road was cleared and reopened on Tuesday, May 5, following extensive work by engineers.
• KeNHA managed the clearance and reopening of the affected section.
• The landslide, caused by heavy rainfall, had rendered the road impassable since April 29.

The Kenyan Treasury has allocated a substantial Ksh 40.25 billion towards railway projects and modernization in the 2026/27 budget, aiming to significantly enhance national connectivity and logistics.

• Ksh 40.25 billion allocated to Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) and Meter Gauge Railway (MGR) projects.
• The Treasury is driving these investments to boost transport and facilitate economic growth.
• Key projects include SGR Phase 2B and 2C (covering 369 km), modernization of rolling stock, and rehabilitation of MGR lines.

The Directorate of Public Private Partnerships (PPP) has defended the slow construction pace of the Rironi-Mau Summit expressway, addressing public concerns about the project's progress.

• The 175-kilometre expressway project is reportedly on track within its contractual timelines.
• The Director General of the PPP Directorate, Engineer Kefa Seda, explained the project's current focus on foundational works.
• Initial construction phases prioritize subgrade formation, drainage, and structural elements like culverts and bridges before any asphalt surfacing begins.