Kenya Rural Roads Authority — government agency responsible for maintaining and upgrading rural roads nationwide, currently advancing bitumen upgrade projects and addressing maintenance challenges.
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… The organisation is also engaging the National Irrigation Authority on the desilting of drainage channels in Mwea, he said, while calling on the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA), Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA), the county government and Kenya Power to undertake early prepa …
Kirinyaga residents raise alarm over flood and landslide risks ahead of rainsCitizen Digital
… The county is coordinating the operation with national and humanitarian agencies, including the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA), Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA), Kenya Red Cross and the Nairobi Rivers Commission. …
Nairobi County deploys more machines to flood hotspots ahead of heavy rainsThe Standard
… The Mandera North Residents Association has written to the Director General of the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA), demanding a comprehensive technical, procurement and financial investigation into the Saqira-Olla, Jikow-Lanqura and Godfa-Gurdubo road projects. …
KeRRA in a spot over Mandera road projectsThe Standard
… ing the bottlenecks that historically turn brief storms into catastrophic flash floods leading to the loss of lives and property.Key road agencies, including the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA), the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), and the Kenya Rural Roads Authority …
No life will be lost to El Nino floods, Sakaja tells SenateCitizen Digital
… The meeting brought together the Kenya Red Cross, Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA), Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA), disaster management teams and other agencies involved in flood preparedness. …
Nairobi steps up flood preparedness as El Niño rains loomCitizen Digital
… Government data from the Kenya Rural Roads Authority lists the Mbita-Sindo-Kiabuya-Karungu road as an active project, with a length of 74 kilometres and a contract value of about Ksh.2.47 billion. …
Jakakimba defends Ruto development record amid Homa Bay infrastructure criticismCitizen Digital
… Under the proposed amendments, the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) and Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) would be required to design and construct dedicated NMT lanes on roads under their respective control. …
Parliament passes Bill seeking dedicated lanes for cyclists and pedestriansThe Standard
… Under the proposed amendments, the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) and Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) would be required to design and construct dedicated NMT lanes on roads under their respective control.These facilities would in …
Parliament passes Bill seeking dedicated lanes for cyclists and pedestriansCitizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize The Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) has addressed concerns about the state of the new Ngong-Suswa road, which is undergoing maintenance following a public uproar. …
KeRRA: Why the new Ngong-Suswa road is in a deplorable stateCitizen Digital
… The 30-kilometre road project, being implemented by the Kenya Rural Roads Authority, links several trading centres including Irunduni, Miomponi, Mukothima, Gaciongo, Turima Tweru and Gatunga. …
Tharaka Nithi residents welcome key road projects as infrastructure push gains momentumThe Kenya Red Cross Society and Kirinyaga residents have raised concerns over the county's preparedness for expected heavy rains, warning that vulnerable areas including Thiguku village, Kariti village, and areas near River Thiba remain at risk of flooding, landslides, and displacement.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Red Cross Society and Kirinyaga residents have raised concerns over the county's preparedness for expected heavy rains, warning that vulnerable areas including Thiguku village, Kariti village, and areas near River Thiba remain at risk of flooding, landslides, and displacement.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi County Government has intensified flood preparedness ahead of anticipated heavy rains by deploying additional earth-moving equipment to flood-prone areas, including the KIRDI/Bellevue–Mombasa Road corridor, to clear, widen and deepen drainage channels. Governor Sakaja Johnson oversaw the deployment of machinery as part of El Niño preparedness measures, coordinating with national and humanitarian agencies.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Residents of Mandera North Constituency have called for an independent investigation into three road maintenance projects—Saqira-Olla, Jikow-Lanqura and Godfa-Gurdubo—citing concerns over procurement, measurement, certification and payment of works.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja told the Senate that the county is deploying teams across all sub-counties to clear drainage systems ahead of the predicted El Niño phase from October to February, aiming to shield the city's five million residents from flooding.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi county government and national agencies are stepping up flood-control works and emergency response measures ahead of anticipated El Niño rains forecast to persist from October through February, with drainage improvements underway in flood-prone areas including Mombasa Road.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UDA Homa Bay Secretary Silas Jakakimba has defended President William Ruto's development record, arguing that ongoing infrastructure projects in Nyanza demonstrate government efforts to address decades of marginalisation in the region, following criticism after a Linda Mwananchi tour of the county encountered roadblocks.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Assembly has passed the Kenya Roads (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which seeks to require dedicated infrastructure for cyclists, pedestrians and other non-motorised transport users on designated roads. The Bill responds to safety concerns over pedestrians and cyclists sharing busy roads with motor vehicles, particularly in urban areas.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Assembly has passed the Kenya Roads (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which requires dedicated infrastructure for cyclists, pedestrians, and other non-motorised transport users on designated roads across the country. The legislation seeks to improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists, with road authorities including KeNHA, KeRRA, and KURA required to incorporate such facilities in road design and construction.
13 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Rural Roads Authority says the Ngong-Suswa road, designed for 10-tonne axle loads, has deteriorated because traffic has carried up to 50 tonnes, and plans phased maintenance and enforcement via a virtual weighbridge to address the issue.
9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Residents of Tharaka Nithi County are welcoming the rollout of road infrastructure projects aimed at improving connectivity and economic growth. The 30-kilometre Miomponi-Mukothima-Gatunga road, being upgraded to bitumen standard by Kenya Rural Roads Authority, is about 40 percent complete with 12 kilometres already upgraded.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Democratic Party has criticized the Kenya Kwanza administration's fiscal decisions and taxation as the primary cause of Kenya's economic hardship, arguing the government should not blame global oil prices alone. The party claims excessive taxes, opaque borrowing, and spending policies are straining households, with Sh25 per litre under the Road Maintenance Levy Fund and Sh12 per litre committed through SPV arrangements and infrastructure bonds.
20 May 2026 · The Standard →