Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has ordered government agencies and Nairobi City County to expedite the delivery of key projects under the Nairobi Rising Programme, a Sh80 billion initiative aimed at urban transformation.

• The programme aims to achieve tangible results within 13 months.
• Key projects include Nairobi River regeneration (77% complete), road upgrades, street lighting, market construction (over 60% complete), and water/sanitation improvements.
• Implementing agencies were urged to ensure prudent use of public funds and transparency in reporting progress to residents.

Traders in Dagoretti Corner have expressed delight at the swift completion of the KSh3.8 billion Ngong Road-Naivasha Road (Junction Mall) Flyover, which has opened ahead of schedule.

• The project, intended to ease traffic congestion and boost economic activity, was completed significantly faster than the initial projection of 2027.
• Traders, like Lucy Kagendo, anticipate increased customer traffic and business opportunities.
• The flyover is part of the government's infrastructure upgrade plan, aimed at modernizing Nairobi and preparing it to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

The National Land Commission (NLC) has granted the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) approval to begin early construction works on the new Nithi Bridge alignment, even before full land compensation is completed.

• The NLC invoked Section 120 (2) of the Land Act, allowing possession of private land before payment if a project is deemed urgent in the public interest.
• Key organizations involved are the National Land Commission (NLC) and the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA).
• This approval on July 1 allows KeNHA to access required parcels and proceed with the multibillion-shilling project without waiting for all land acquisition and compensation payments to be finalised.

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged for accelerated implementation and tighter coordination of projects under the Nairobi Rising programme, emphasizing the need for tangible deliverables within the next 13 months.

• The Nairobi Rising programme has an investment portfolio of Ksh80 billion.
• Key individuals involved include Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Nairobi County Governor Johnson Sakaja.
• Progress includes 77% completion on Regeneration Projects Phase 1 and ongoing work on street lighting for 40,000 solar street lights.