Kenya road infrastructure development

Kenya is undertaking several major road infrastructure projects to improve regional connectivity, safety, and economic access.

In the Mt Kenya region, ongoing improvements to highways such as the Kenol-Sagana-Karatina route and the Karatina-Kiamabara-Mungetho-Gatike/Mukurweini Junction Road are addressing congestion and high transport costs. Specific projects include a proposed 252-kilometre road programme and a Sh3 billion town bypass in Meru, as well as the reconstruction of the Nithi Bridge in Tharaka Nithi to eliminate dangerous sharp bends and steep descents.

Broader national efforts include the 740-kilometre Isiolo-Mandera highway, which has secured full financing from the World Bank, the African Development Bank, and Arab development funds. This corridor is expected to link Meru, Isiolo, Garissa, Wajir, and Mandera counties, providing a transport link toward Ethiopia and Somalia, with a completion target of June 30, 2030. Additionally, construction is progressing on the 42-kilometre Ukia-Emali road in Makueni County to connect Emali, Matiliku, and Ukia.