President William Ruto on Friday launched the Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit Road (175 km) and the Nairobi-Mai Mahiu-Naivasha Road (58 km) in Kiambu County, calling the Ksh 170 billion project “debt-free” and a milestone in Kenya’s infrastructure development.
Speaking at the launch, Ruto said the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model breaks the constraints of limited government budgets and debt, enabling faster, smarter development. “Relying solely on national budgets or borrowing has slowed progress. PPP allows collaboration with private partners to deliver world-class projects,” he said.
The corridors will be modernized into multi-lane dual carriageways with dedicated truck lanes, interchanges, pedestrian bridges, and intelligent transport systems. The upgrades are expected to facilitate efficient cargo movement, link Naivasha Inland Container Depot, and strengthen trade with Uganda, South Sudan, Rwanda, Burundi, and the DRC.
Ruto noted the project will generate thousands of jobs, with 15,000 youth trained during construction. Local businesses and expertise will be prioritized, with technical support from Chinese partners to enhance capacity.
The President also outlined plans for further dual carriageways, airport and port expansions, and the SGR extension from Naivasha to Kisumu and Malaba starting January 2026, positioning Kenya toward a modern, first-world infrastructure framework.
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