{
  "id": 1761961,
  "title": "Government moves to fast-track Mau Summit-Eldoret-Malaba road project",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/government-moves-to-fast-track-mau-summit-eldoret-malaba-road-project",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-18T17:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Capital FM Kenya",
    "slug": "capital-fm-kenya",
    "url": "https://capitalfm.africa/government-moves-to-fast-track-mau-summit-eldoret-malaba-road-project/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NAIROBI, Kenya – On August 18, 2025, Kenya's government intensified preparations for the construction of the Mau Summit–Eldoret–Malaba road, directing key agencies to expedite outstanding issues ahead of the project's start. This move aims to enhance the Northern Corridor, a vital link for transporting goods and people from Mombasa to Uganda and other East African countries. Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo led the seventh meeting of the Inter-Agency Project Steering Committee overseeing the Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit and Nairobi–Maai Mahiu–Naivasha road projects. The committee reviewed the status of the Mau Summit–Eldoret–Malaba corridor, discussed ongoing preparatory work, and reaffirmed the government's commitment to initiating the project. Key officials from various government ministries and the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) assessed the project's progress, identified challenges, and emphasized the need for swift resolution of outstanding issues to move the project into implementation. The Mau Summit–Eldoret–Malaba corridor is crucial for connecting Mombasa to Uganda and other landlocked East African nations. The upgraded road is expected to significantly improve cargo movement, reduce congestion, and lower travel times along this busy trade route. The project is being developed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreement, aiming to bring in private-sector investment for financing, construction, and operation. The upgrade will also enhance regional trade, road safety, and economic opportunities in the area. The government's push to accelerate the project's delivery follows years of congestion and deteriorating road conditions on the Northern Corridor. The Rironi–Mau Summit project, launched in November 2025, is another key initiative under a PPP arrangement with China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) and the National Social Security Fund (NSSF). This project involves upgrading roads from Rironi to Naivasha and Maai Mahiu, with plans to operate as a toll facility. The government's focus on these projects underscores its commitment to improving regional connectivity and economic integration through better transport infrastructure.",
  "summary": "The development comes as the government seeks to upgrade the key Northern Corridor link to improve the movement of people and goods from Mombasa through western Kenya to Uganda and the wider East African region.",
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}