In a notice issued on Monday, the authority said the closure would allow the contractor to carry out “essential construction works” and advised motorists to use designated alternative routes during the period.
By David AbonyoThe Governor issued the directive on Thursday during a meeting at Barabara Plaza in Nairobi attended by KURA Director-General Eng. Silas Kinoti, county and KURA engineers and contractors.
By Maureen KinyanjuiDeputy President Kithure Kindiki on Thursday said authorities had mapped “all the choke points which cause us flooding”, with teams working to unclog, dredge and open up the affected areas to allow water to flow freely
By David AbonyoThe preparedness programme is being coordinated by Governor Sakaja and brings together the Nairobi County Government, national agencies and humanitarian organisations involved in roads, drainage and emergency response.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Monday meeting brought together the Kenya Red Cross, Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA), Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA), National Disaster Management teams and other partners involved in flood preparedness and response.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to the authority’s work sequence, traffic will initially be maintained at restricted speeds between noon and 1pm as machinery is positioned along the affected section.
By David AbonyoIn a traffic advisory issued on Thursday, KURA said the temporary closure is necessary to allow the safe dismantling and removal of the gantry located on the southern section of Outer Ring Road near the Airport North Road junction.
By David AbonyoThe initiative will modernise traffic management through upgraded junctions, smart traffic signals, CCTV surveillance and enforcement systems, while also including bridge construction and long-term operational support aimed at improving mobility across Nairobi
By Chrispho OwuorThe works form part of the wider Valley Road Viaduct project, which is aimed at easing chronic congestion in Nairobi by separating through traffic from local traffic entering the city centre.
By Bradley BosireKURA explained that the affected sections would be accessible under controlled traffic arrangements as contractors undertake bridge construction works within the project area
By Chrispho OwuorAccording to the statement, Kenyans currently pay Sh25 per litre through the Road Maintenance Levy Fund, with part of the money already committed to infrastructure financing deals.
By Chrispho OwuorKenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) says the Ngong Road/Naivasha Road section near Junction Mall in Nairobi will be partially closed overnight from May 18 to May 31, 8pm–4am, for final asphalt works on the flyover project.
By David AbonyoThe project is part of a joint programme between Nairobi City County and the national government, delivered through the Kenya Urban Roads Authority. The wider plan is aimed at upgrading roads, improving drainage, and ensuring the city can better handle extreme weather while supporting movement within key urban areas.
By Rose AchiengAppearing before the Senate Committee on Cohesion and Equal Opportunities on Monday, the agency not only presented staffing numbers but also outlined how it is aligning its operations with constitutional requirements on diversity, fairness, and equal opportunity.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iPS Mohamed Daghar says the wider plan is designed to respond to increasing pressure on Nairobi’s road network, driven by population growth, urban expansion, and rising demand for daily travel.
By Chrispho OwuorAuditor General Nancy Gathungu, in a report for the period ending June 30, 2025, details how weak management of pending bills, delayed payments, and irregular contract variations has pushed avoidable losses beyond Sh7 billion.
By Maureen KinyanjuiKURA said the interruptions will mainly occur in the evenings and at night, from 6 pm to 2 am, when crews will be carrying out concreting work on the flyover deck.
By Ann NyamburaGovernors and senators argue that transferring funds directly to counties would streamline project delivery, boost accountability, and allow local governments to maintain and upgrade roads more effectively.
By Maureen KinyanjuiPlanned developments include footpaths on both sides of Ngong Road, a dual carriageway with pedestrian walkways linking Ngong Road to Cemetery Road, and a bridge at the Southern Bypass interchange. Another bridge will also be built across Ngong Road to facilitate smoother traffic flow.
By Maureen KinyanjuiKURA stated that the State House Road project is part of a larger programme to rehabilitate 93 roads across the country, with a total budget of Sh15.6 billion. Other major roads included in the plan are Mfangano Ring Road, Mathare access roads, Casuarina Road in Kilifi, Kagio-Kanharu-Kathaka Road, and Nakuru town’s East Roads.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe joint exercise came after locals submitted a petition saying the road had slowly become unsafe due to poor lighting, damaged guardrails, blocked drainage and incomplete footbridges. They said the deterioration had led to accidents, insecurity and areas where pedestrians felt exposed.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe origins of the dispute trace back to October 2013, when the first Task Force Report recommended the transfer of devolved responsibilities. This position was reinforced by the 11th National and County Government Coordination Summit in December 2024. Senators argued that the persistence of these agencies in devolved activities has led to overlapping projects, including those funded by the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NGCDF).
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe project is part of the broader Ngong Road corridor development, which includes the construction of a dual carriageway and an 800-metre-long bridge.
By David AbonyoMembers probed the authority on oversight, project execution, and the overall quality of roads maintained under the fund.
By Rose AchiengThe affected stretch lies between Makupa Bridge and the Changamwe Interchange and will be closed from Saturday, August 23 to Sunday, September 7, 2025.
By Maureen KinyanjuiA viaduct is a raised roadway supported by pillars, designed to span across busy or obstructed areas such as roads, valleys, or urban centres.
By Rose Achieng