Tenders for Kiambu Road, Northern Bypass dualling set for early 2026
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 28 - Tenders for the expansion of Kiambu Road and the Northern Bypass will be issued in January and February next year, President Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Tenders for the dualling of Kiambu Road and the Northern Bypass in Kenya are slated for release in early 2026, as announced by President William Ruto. These projects aim to alleviate significant traffic congestion in the Nairobi area.
- The Pangani–Muthaiga–Kiambu–Ndumberi road expansion is a 38.7 billion Shilling project, covering 23.5 kilometers, financed by a loan from China’s EXIM Bank.
- The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) will oversee the conversion of the existing two-lane road into a four-lane dual carriageway, including service lanes, pedestrian walkways, and six footbridges.
- This announcement coincides with ongoing work on the Rironi–Nakuru–Mau Summit Expressway, with segments handled by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), and Shandong Hi-Speed Road and Bridge International (SDRBI).
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Kenya Announces Plans for Road Dualling and Cross-Border Financial Market Integration - November 2025
The Kenyan government is moving forward with significant infrastructure initiatives. President William Ruto announced that tenders for the dualling of Kiambu Road and the Northern Bypass are scheduled for release in early 2026 to address significant traffic congestion. President Ruto also announced a commitment to deepen cooperation with China, particularly in infrastructure development. This was highlighted during a meeting with the Export-ImpoÂrt Bank of China where a loan for an Intelligent Transport System was discussed. Separately, the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) and the National Securities Exchange of Somalia (NSES) signed a Memorandum of Understanding. This agreement aims to foster financial integration through cross-border listings and technology collaboration.
