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December 12, 2025
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Mau Summit & Nairobi-Thika Expressways: List of Ruto's Multibillion-Shilling Major Road Projects

Mau Summit & Nairobi-Thika Expressways: List of Ruto's Multibillion-Shilling Major Road Projects

During the 62nd Jamhuri Day celebrations, the President announced the government's plan to build a 60-kilometre expressway from Nairobi to Thika by 2026...

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During the 62nd Jamhuri Day Celebrations, President William Ruto announced major infrastructure projects, including a new Nairobi-Thika Expressway set to begin construction in 2026. This is part of a series of multibillion-shilling road developments across Kenya aimed at alleviating traffic and improving connectivity.

  • The proposed Nairobi-Thika Expressway will span 60 kilometres, complementing the existing Thika Superhighway.
  • A significant project is the Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit Expressway, launched on November 28, 2025, covering 175 kilometres, with an additional 58 kilometres for the Nairobi-Mai Mahiu-Naivasha Road.
  • The Isiolo-Mandera Highway, a 750-kilometre project, received initial funding of Ksh81 billion from the World Bank's International Development Association.
  • Other projects include the Kakamega Airstrip–Shinyalu–Chepsonoi Road upgrade and the recently completed Ksh1.3 billion, 19km Rusinga Ring Road by the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA).

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