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Originally published by Citizen DigitalDecember 2, 2025
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Kenyans puzzled after President Ruto vows to dual Nairobi-Thika Road
President Ruto outlined his government’s ambition to dual 2,500 kilometres of roads nationwide as part of a broader plan to transition Kenya into a first-world economy......
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President William Ruto has caused public confusion and debate after announcing plans to dual the Nairobi-Thika Road next year, despite the Superhighway already being dualled over a decade ago by the administration of the late President Mwai Kibaki.
- The Thika Superhighway was dualled at a cost of Ksh. 31 billion and officially opened in November 2012.
- President Ruto outlined plans to dual 2,500 kilometres of roads nationwide and hailed the passing of the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) and Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) to finance such projects.
- Kenyans online questioned the statement, with many wondering if it was a slip of the tongue or indicative of a different understanding of "dualling."
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