Kenya National Highways Authority — government agency overseeing road infrastructure, contracts, and maintenance including toll roads and weighbridge enforcement.
… The petition names the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), the Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport, the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning, the Public Private Partnerships Directorate and the Attorney General as respondents. …
… However, the court dismissed the petition, paving the way for the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) to proceed with the construction of the 52-kilometre road through the Aberdare National Park and Forest.
… However, the court dismissed the petition, paving the way for the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) to proceed with the construction of the 52-kilometre road through the Aberdare National Park and Forest.
Audio By VocalizeKeNHA to close Emali-Isineti Road starting July 24 to August 13. [File, Standard] Motorists using the Emali-Isineti Road will use a single-lane diversion for three weeks after the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) closed part of the road for drainage work …
Section of Coptic Roundabout in Kisumu to be closed for 30 days: KeNHA By Brian Kimani July 14, 2026 05:49 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has …
… Equally conspicuous is what NTSA has not prioritised: coordinated action with the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) and the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) regarding the physical condition of the roads themselves. …
The wreckage of a tractor that was involved in an accident, killing five people at Maliki in Bungoma County along Webuye-Kitale highway. [File, Standard] A House team has taken the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) to task over the increased fatal accidents in the Western …
KeNHA discloses details of second phase Rironi-Mau Summit road project By Roy Ouma July 07, 2026 02:45 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter An aerial view of ongoing construction along the Rironi–Mau Summit Road …
… In a new disclosure yesterday, the Kenya National Highways Authority (Kenha) said it had approved a toll tariff of Sh8.50 per kilometre for the Gilgil-Nakuru-Mau Summit section. …
Speaking at the 2nd Women Engineers Summit Gala Dinner in Nakuru, National Assembly Minority Whip Millie Odhiambo challenged women engineers to pursue leadership and political positions, arguing they remain underrepresented in decision-making spaces despite their qualifications. She urged women to reject the culture of seeking approval and break free from societal expectations that discourage them from competing for leadership roles.
Speaking at the 2nd Women Engineers Summit Gala Dinner in Nakuru, National Assembly Minority Whip Millie Odhiambo challenged women engineers to pursue leadership and political positions, arguing they remain underrepresented in decision-making spaces despite their qualifications. She urged women to reject the culture of seeking approval and break free from societal expectations that discourage them from competing for leadership roles.
The Consumers Federation of Kenya has filed a constitutional petition in the High Court challenging the government's proposed tolling of the Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit (A8) Highway, naming KeNHA, the Cabinet Secretaries for Roads and National Treasury, the PPP Directorate, and the Attorney General as respondents.
Kenya's High Court dismissed a petition against the 52-kilometre tarmac road project through Aberdare National Park and Forest, ruling that environmental safeguards are sufficient if fully implemented. The three-judge bench applied the principle of sustainable development to balance infrastructure development with environmental conservation.
Kenya's High Court has cleared the way for construction of a 52-kilometre tarmac road through Aberdare National Park and Forest, dismissing a petition against the project. The three-judge bench ruled that environmental safeguards are sufficient and guided their decision by the principle of sustainable development balancing infrastructure with environmental conservation.
Kenya National Highways Authority has closed a section of the Emali-Isineti Road near Simba Cement from July 24 to August 13 for culvert installation. Traffic will use a temporary single-lane diversion approximately 100 metres in length on an alternating basis during the three-week closure.
Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) will partially close a section of Mamboleo-Kiboswa Road at Coptic Roundabout in Kisumu from July 20 to August 18, 2026 to remove the existing roundabout and reconstruct the road. Motorists are advised to follow traffic signs and cooperate with traffic marshals during the temporary disruption.
Citizen Digital's Vincent Obadha argues that the National Transport and Safety Authority, created in 2012 to consolidate road safety functions, has increasingly prioritized designing new fee structures and compliance regimes with revenue projections over demonstrating genuine safety benefits.
A parliamentary team has challenged the Kenya National Highways Authority over increased fatal accidents in the Western region attributed to poor roads and shallow bridges.
Kenya National Highways Authority announced that Shandong Hi-Speed Road and Bridge International will construct the 94-kilometre second phase of the Rironi–Mau Summit Road from Rironi to Naivasha through Mai Mahiu at an estimated cost of Ksh.87.6 billion, while China Road and Bridge Corporation will handle the first phase at Ksh.96.1 billion.
Kenya National Highways Authority has approved a toll tariff of Sh8.50 per kilometre for the Gilgil-Nakuru-Mau Summit section and Sh8 per kilometre for the Rironi-Gilgil and Rironi-Mai Mahiu-Naivasha roads, resulting in two different toll rates for the completed road.
The Migori bridge, damaged by flood waters in March 2026, was condemned by the Kenya National Highways Authority and remains unrepaired, forcing motorists to use a lengthy alternative route to reach the town centre. Drivers report increased transport costs and are calling for expedited repairs.
The Migori bridge was condemned in March 2026 after raging river waters destroyed part of it during heavy rainfall. Since then, motorists have been forced to use a lengthy alternative route, causing frustration and increased transportation costs.
Transporters are being warned against lifting truck axles after passing weighbridges, a practice that transfers weight to remaining axles and damages highways. According to George Ngugi, Operations Manager at Ebenezer Commercial Works, some drivers comply at Mariakani Weighbridge but raise axles afterward, and trucks found doing so while loaded will face overloading and axle-lifting charges.
Kenya National Highways Authority's Axle Load Enforcement Unit has urged the Judiciary to impose stiffer penalties on truck operators transporting overloaded cargo, saying courts often treat axle load violations as ordinary traffic offences with fines of about Sh5,000 instead of the Sh400,000 or jail terms prescribed under regulations.
A motorist has filed a High Court petition in Murang'a seeking to stop the National Transport and Safety Authority and Kenya National Highways Authority from enforcing a newly introduced 50 km/h speed limit zone on a 500-meter stretch of the dual carriageway near Makenji, arguing the sudden restriction creates a risk of fatal rear-end collisions.
More than 8,000 heavy commercial trucks pass through the Mariakani Weighbridge daily, where automated technology including high-speed weigh-in-motion systems has reduced opportunities for corruption and achieved a 98.5 per cent compliance rate, according to operations management at the facility managed by Ebenezer Commercial Works for KeNHA.
The Attorney General has urged the High Court in Meru to dismiss a petition filed by activist Francis Awino challenging proposed construction of an airstrip, golf course, State Lodge, and bypass in the Imenti Forest area, arguing the case is frivolous and unsupported by evidence. The respondents contend that Awino failed to meet the legal threshold for conservatory orders and did not demonstrate any constitutional or environmental law violations.
The Kenya National Highways Authority awarded a Sh3 billion contract to upgrade the Masara-Muhuru Bay road to Lafey Construction Company Limited in January 2026, but a city advocate alleges the procurement process involved forged documents and a cover-up.
The 25.3-kilometre A104 highway upgrade from James Gichuru Road Junction to Rironi, meant to be completed by August 2020, remains incomplete. The project has affected businesses, with fuel stations and other establishments remaining closed or relocated.
Public Health PS Mary Muthoni has urged Kenyans to register for the Social Health Authority, saying it offers inclusive benefits regardless of employment status, unlike the defunct NHIF. She blamed local politics and misinformation for low uptake, noting that only 39 per cent of Kitui County residents have enrolled.
The Kenya National Highways Authority has confirmed that the Ksh.184 billion Rironi–Mau Summit Road project will charge motorists Ksh.8 per kilometre upon completion. The 233-kilometre road, to be constructed over two years by China Road and Bridge Corporation and Kenya's NSSF under a Public-Private Partnership, will expand existing highway sections.
Kenya National Highways Authority has approved a toll rate of Sh8 per kilometre on the upgraded Rironi-Mau Summit Road being built by Chinese firms, meaning users will pay about Sh648 for the 81-kilometre Rironi-Gilgil section and Sh464 for the Rironi-Maai Mahiu-Naivasha section.
KeNHA has announced a temporary partial closure of a section of Waiyaki Way in Westlands from June 25 to September 25, 2026, to facilitate construction and extension of pedestrian infrastructure, including extension of the existing footbridge at Dunhill Towers and construction of a new footbridge between Fogo Gaucho and QuickMart.
Kenya National Highways Authority will partially close a section of Waiyaki Way (A8) between Karuna Close and Westlands Roundabout on the Nakuru-bound carriageway for three months from June 25 to September 25, 2026, to extend an existing pedestrian footbridge at Dunhill Towers and construct a new footbridge between Fogo Gaucho and QuickMart Westlands as part of efforts to improve pedestrian safety.
Kenya's Principal Secretary for Roads has called on engineers to design roads that address climate change impacts, including floods and drainage failures, and to rethink standards and specifications with scientific precision. The government is also adopting Intelligent Transport Systems to improve traffic management and protect infrastructure.
Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) announced plans to upgrade 536 kilometres of rural roads and corridors across Rift Valley counties under the Roads for Rural Economic Development Project, aiming to improve rural connectivity, enhance market access, and spur economic growth in agricultural areas.
Kenya National Highways Authority will temporarily close sections of Mombasa Road and the Nairobi Expressway for 24 hours to install footbridge beams and enhance pedestrian safety. Motorists are advised to use designated diversion routes during the works.
Kenya National Highways Authority has extended the deadline for transporters to apply for exemption permits by 10 days following high application volumes after its online system resumed. Trucks operating under expired permits may continue transporting cargo covered under original permits until June 19, 2026.
The National Assembly Roads Committee has expressed satisfaction with accelerated progress on the Muhoroni–Chemelil–Mamboleo road project in western Kenya, following settlement of pending contractor bills. The committee confirmed that work pace has increased in recent months and expects the project to be completed within the contractual period or earlier.