Motorists’ lobby terms Ruto’s move to dual Kiambu Rd a ‘pre-election spectacle’
MAK argued that the proposed dual carriageway would fundamentally alter the character of the corridor, turning it into a high-speed thoroughfare and cutting off access to hundreds of businesses that rely on slow, local traffic...
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The Motorists Association of Kenya (MAK) has criticized the government's decision to dual the 23.5-kilometre Muthaiga–Kiambu–Ndumberi (Kiambu) Road, calling it a “pre-election spectacle” that will harm local businesses.
- MAK warns the project could cripple hundreds of small enterprises relying on local traffic.
- The Cabinet approved the project to ease traffic and enhance connectivity between Nairobi and Kiambu counties.
- The association argues dualling will undermine pedestrian and local mobility, creating a safety crisis.
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Cabinet Approves Dualling of 23.5km Muthaiga-Kiambu-Ndumberi Road - November 2025
The Cabinet has approved the dualing of the 23.5-kilometer Muthaiga-Kiambu-Ndumberi road to alleviate traffic congestion between Nairobi and Kiambu Counties. The project, part of a plan to modernize Nairobi's transport network, will include bypasses, loops, and facilities for non-motorized transport. Following the approval, the Motorists Association of Kenya (MAK) criticized the government's decision, calling it a “pre-election spectacle” that will harm local businesses. The motorists' lobby subsequently issued fresh demands to the government regarding the planned expansion of Kiambu Road.
