Kipkenyo Ward MCA David Letting Kokwas recently visited the Rironi–Mau Summit Road construction site, declaring the project well advanced. He shared a video of the site on social media, showcasing graders and heavy earth-moving equipment operating along the unpaved corridor. Kokwas expressed satisfaction with the project's progress, contradicting critics who had doubted its completion. The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) shared the video, emphasizing transformation along one of Kenya's key transport corridors.
During his visit, Kokwas directed a pointed jibe at critics, offering to buy them glasses to see the visible construction activity. He pointed to machinery and materials, including tarmac, murram, and sand, as evidence of active construction. Kokwas said those who claimed the road would never be finished were now contradicted by the site's reality. His remarks were a clear response to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who had reported that construction had stalled.
Kokwas acknowledged that wheelbarrows were not yet on site but maintained that graders were proof enough of progress. He credited President William Ruto's administration for the project's pace. The MCA's comments come as the project nears completion, with KeNHA emphasizing that transformation is becoming increasingly visible on the ground. The Rironi–Mau Summit Road is a significant transport infrastructure project in Kenya.
The project aims to ease congestion on one of Kenya's busiest freight and passenger corridors. Once completed, it will improve transportation between Nairobi, Nakuru, and Mau Summit. The road's construction is divided into sections, with the Rironi to Naivasha section expected to be completed by October 30, 2026. This section will be a dual carriageway, enhancing connectivity and reducing travel times.
The completed Rironi to Naivasha section will enable construction attention to shift to the segment between Naivasha and Nakuru. This section is planned as a six-lane highway, further enhancing the corridor's capacity. The project's progress is a significant development for Kenya's transportation infrastructure, with the potential to boost economic growth and reduce congestion.
Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir had announced the October 30 deadline for the Rironi–Naivasha section. He emphasized the government's commitment to completing the project on time. The project's completion will have a positive impact on the region's economy and transportation network. The government's investment in infrastructure development is expected to yield long-term benefits.
The Rironi–Mau Summit Road project is a testament to the government's efforts to improve Kenya's transportation infrastructure. The project's near completion and expected benefits demonstrate the importance of investing in infrastructure development. The project's impact will be felt for years to come, enhancing connectivity and economic growth in the region.
Key points
- The Rironi–Mau Summit Road construction nears completion, with an expected opening date of October 30, 2026, for the Rironi to Naivasha section.
