New Dates, Routes for 300KM Mau Summit-Malaba Highway
The government plans to construct the road using a PPP model, with key sections of the highway set to be tolled for the government to recoup the investments...
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President William Ruto has announced an extension of the Mau Summit-Malaba expressway, with tenders and construction set to begin before the end of the year.
- The new expressway will feature two corridors: one from Mau Summit through Eldoret and Kakamega to Malaba, and another from Mau Summit through Kericho to Kisumu.
- This project, spearheaded by the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), aims to improve connectivity and stimulate economic growth in Western Kenya.
- The government anticipates this initiative will create at least 10,000 jobs and unlock opportunities in trade, tourism, and investment, complementing existing infrastructure upgrades.
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Ruto Approves New Naivasha-Malaba SGR Station After Public Uproar - May 2026
President William Ruto has approved the construction of new railway stations along the Naivasha-Malaba Standard Gauge Railway extension, allocating Ksh 250 million for a station in Luanda, Vihiga County. This came after public outcry. The President also announced an extension of the Mau Summit-Malaba expressway, with tenders and construction set to begin before the end of the year, extending the highway to 300KM.
