# Kenya road infrastructure development

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kenya-road-infrastructure-development
> Updated: 2026-09-06T07:24:33.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Kenya is advancing various road and transport infrastructure projects at both the county and national levels. In Kakamega County, local authorities proposed a KSh12 billion plan to upgrade or construct 200 kilometres of roads to bitumen standard, including specific works on the Malaha-Khaunga road and several bridges.

At the national level, the government has moved into the land acquisition phase for major highway expansions and toll road developments. The National Land Commission is acquiring land in Kiambu County for the James Gichuru Junction-Rironi Highway expansion. Additionally, emergency land purchases are underway for the Sh183.7 billion Rironi-Nakuru-Mau Summit toll road project. To prevent delays caused by design changes such as new interchanges and bridges, authorities are utilizing an ‘early entry’ arrangement to access property before formal transfers or final compensations are completed.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-06: Kenya initiates land acquisitions for major highway and toll road projects

Kenya is conducting land acquisitions for the A8 highway expansion in Kiambu and emergency purchases for the Sh183.7 billion Rironi-Nakuru-Mau Summit toll road due to design changes.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kenya-initiates-land-acquisitions-for-major-highway-and-toll-road-projects

### 2026-08-17: Kenya infrastructure: Kakamega County proposes KSh12B road plan

Kakamega County proposes a KSh12 billion road project covering 200 kilometres, while the Kenya Roads Board opens registration for contractors and suppliers for the 2026-2028 financial years.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kenya-infrastructure-kakamega-county-proposes-ksh12b-road-plan

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