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The Rironi-Naivasha segment of the Rironi-Mau Summit Road is scheduled to be fully paved by December 2026, with the dual-lane project aimed at alleviating traffic congestion and enhancing road safety on the Northern Transport Corridor. During a briefing in Naivasha on August 29, 2026, Rironi-Naivasha-Gilgil section project manager Eric Yu stated that construction progress was on track to meet the December 2026 deadline.
Yu highlighted the incorporation of innovative technologies, such as solar power, to support operations once the road is completed. "We have introduced quite a lot of technologies... We are trying to introduce solar for this project so that during the operation of the road, we can use the solar to power the facilities of this road," Yu explained.
According to Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) Director of Public-Private Partnerships Charles Omollo, the primary objective of the dual-lane project is to address persistent traffic congestion and improve safety for motorists. The section has a history of accidents, making the upgrade essential for motorists and other road users.
"The main purpose is to deal with that congestion. Also, to enhance safety, there have been accidents along this section. Dualing the road becomes much safer," Omollo emphasized. The project will include interchanges at major junctions to facilitate smoother traffic flow. "We are also ensuring that the interchanges at various junctions, major junctions, can allow for smooth flow of traffic," he added.
Nakuru Deputy Governor David Kones described the dual-lane project as a significant boost to Nakuru County's economy, particularly for traders and travelers. "The dualing of this road is going to be a game-changer to the economy of the people of Nakuru County, especially to the businessmen and also the travellers," Kones remarked.
The Rironi-Mau Summit project faced delays previously after Kenya parted ways with a French consortium contracted to develop the 232-kilometre Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit road. In October 2024, President William Ruto announced that the French company had been asked to leave due to the project's stagnation, clearing the way for efforts to secure a new partner.
The ongoing project aims to expand the Northern Transport Corridor and enhance connectivity between Nairobi, Nakuru, and the western parts of Kenya.
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