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Saturday, 2 May 2026
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Kenya National Highways Authority

Also known as: KeNHA

Kenya National Highways Authority — manages highway infrastructure and issues advisories on road conditions following accidents and natural disasters.

Friday 1 May

  1. Landslide blocks Iten–Kabarnet Road amid heavy rains

    A landslide near Kolol has blocked a section of the Iten–Kabarnet Road following heavy rainfall, rendering it impassable and disrupting transport in the area. KeNHA is clearing debris and urges motorists to use alternative routes while repairs are underway.

    23 hours ago · Capital News

  2. KeNHA issues advisory after landslide blocks Iten-Kabarnet road

    A landslide near Kolol has blocked a section of the Iten–Kabarnet road following heavy rainfall, disrupting traffic on the route. KeNHA advises motorists to use alternative routes such as Iten–Eldoret–Eldama Ravine–Kabarnet while restoration efforts are underway.

    2 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 29 April

  1. NG-CDF sharing formula should account for population size

    An opinion piece argues that Kenya's National Government Constituencies Development Fund, which allocates at least 2.5 per cent of the national budget to constituencies, should adjust its sharing formula to take population into account. The writer notes the fund's purpose is to address grassroots needs in education, security, and local development priorities, and that its impact is particularly evident in education across the country.

    30 April 2026 · The Standard

  2. Clergy urge expansion of Webuye-Kitale highway

    Religious leaders in Webuye East and Webuye West have called on the national government to expand the Webuye–Kitale highway, install signage, deploy traffic officers, and erect speed bumps following a recent crash that claimed at least 15 lives.

    30 April 2026 · The Standard

  3. Government launches Sh7bn redesign of deadly Nithi Bridge

    The government has initiated a Sh7 billion redesign of the Nithi Bridge in Tharaka Nithi County, which will replace the winding and steep road section with an 880-metre bridge crossing the Nithi River valley on a straight alignment. President Ruto said the project aims to eradicate deaths on the road caused by its dangerous design, with work to commence after land compensation issues are resolved.

    30 April 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Rain-induced landslide closes Iten-Kabarnet Road section

    Kenya National Highways Authority has closed a section of the Iten–Kabarnet Road near the Kolol area following a rain-induced landslide, and is advising motorists to use the Iten–Eldoret–Eldama Ravine–Kabarnet route instead while restoration efforts continue.

    29 April 2026 · Capital News

  2. Nairobi County intensifies flood response amid heavy rains

    Nairobi County has deployed additional teams to critical hotspots to step up desilting of drainage channels, rehabilitation of river channels, installation of culverts, and repair of flood-damaged roads. The interventions target informal settlements, major transport corridors, and rapidly growing neighbourhoods where drainage systems have been repeatedly overwhelmed.

    29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. KeNHA redesigns Nithi Bridge with 880-metre modern structure

    The Kenya National Highways Authority is redesigning and realigning the Nithi Bridge to improve safety and reduce accidents. The new bridge will stretch 880 metres at a height of approximately 100 metres, with the bridge and approach roads covering 2.7 kilometres total.

    29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Heavy rains trigger landslide on Iten-Kabarnet Road

    The Kenya National Highways Authority has closed a section of the Iten-Kabarnet Road near Kolol after heavy rains caused a landslide that blocked the route. Engineers have been deployed to clear debris and restore traffic flow, while motorists are advised to exercise caution.

    29 April 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 23 April

  1. Nairobi Southern Bypass section closed after Friday road accident

    KeNHA temporarily closed a section of the Nairobi Southern Bypass between Thogoto and Dagoretti Interchanges following a road traffic accident on Friday morning, April 24, and advised motorists to use alternative routes while clearance operations continue.

    24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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