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Kenya Rural Roads Authority

Kenya Rural Roads Authority — government agency responsible for maintaining and upgrading rural roads nationwide, currently advancing bitumen upgrade projects and addressing maintenance challenges.

2026-05-202026-09-23

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  1. May 2026
  2. The Standard

    It further expressed concern over the continued securitisation of fuel levy revenues, which it claimed raises constitutional and accountability concerns.Road agencies, including the Kenya Rural Roads Authority and Kenya Urban Roads Authority, came under sharp criticism, with the

    DP party blames government for rising cost of living
Society

Kirinyaga residents, Red Cross warn of flood and landslide risks

The News

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

Yesterday

  1. Kirinyaga residents, Red Cross warn of flood and landslide risks

    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

  2. Nairobi County deploys machinery to clear flood hotspots

    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

Sunday 20 September

  1. Mandera residents demand probe into KeRRA road projects

    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

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Sakaja pledges to prevent El Niño flood deaths in Nairobi

    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

Monday 14 September

  1. Nairobi coordinates flood preparedness for El Niño rains

    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

Monday 17 August

  1. Jakakimba defends Ruto government's Homa Bay infrastructure record

    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

Friday 14 August

  1. Parliament passes Bill requiring dedicated lanes for cyclists, pedestrians

    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

Thursday 13 August

  1. Parliament passes Kenya Roads Amendment Bill for cyclist and pedestrian lanes

    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

Thursday 9 July

  1. KeRRA blames overloading for deterioration of Ngong-Suswa road

    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

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Tharaka Nithi residents optimistic as road projects advance

    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

  2. DP party blames Kenya Kwanza for rising cost of living

    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

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