Also known as: KURA
Kenya Urban Roads Authority — government agency undertaking road infrastructure projects in Nairobi, including the Ngong Road flyover and bridge construction.
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Citizen Digital
… 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 capacity problem, road safety question and how NTSA is morphing into a revenue collectorThe Standard
… itional projects await technical approvals and clearances.The street lighting programme is also progressing, with the first batch of 5,000 solar-powered street lights expected to be shipped in mid-July as preparations continue in collaboration with the Kenya Urban Roads Authority …
Mudavadi orders faster delivery of Nairobi Rising ProjectsCapital News
… According to the Kenya Urban Roads Authority, the project, which began in August last year, also includes upgraded junctions, pedestrian walkways, and dedicated cycling lanes. …
Ngong-Naivasha Road flyover commissioned to ease traffic congestionCitizen Digital
… Photo: KURA Audio By Vocalize President William Ruto has commissioned the Ngong Road flyover, signalling the beginning of motorists to begin using the road. …
President Ruto commissions Ngong Road flyoverCitizen Digital
KURA announces partial closure of 3 major roads in Nairobi By Roy Ouma June 08, 2026 02:22 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A section of the Kenyatta Avenue/Valley Road/ Jakaya Kikwete set to be under constr …
KURA announces partial closure of 3 major roads in NairobiThe Standard
… Isn’t it time for national regulators like NCA, NHA, KURA, KeNHA and NEMA to act decisively? …
Rescue capital city from greedy, reckless and unqualified officersThe Standard
… The case filed by Ahmed Ibrahim is seeking interim conservatory orders blocking the award, execution, and implementation of six tenders floated by the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) over allegations of procurement irregularities, conflict of interest, and violations of procur …
Petition seeks to stop Sh1.8 billion Wajir road projects over alleged procurement flawsCitizen Digital
… General to carry out a forensic audit of revenue generated by the Kenya Roads Board from the fuel levy for the financial years 2020/21 to 2022/23, a direct response to a Ksh.2.76 billion unreconciled variance between what KRB recorded as payable to the Kenya Urban Roads Authority …
OPINION: Beyond the pump - The real economic lesson from Kenya’s fuel crisisThe 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 livingThe Standard
… This is after Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) announced a partial closure of a section near Junction Mall to pave way for final works on the long-awaited viaduct project. …
Partial closure on Ngong road as KURA finalises Sh3.8 B junction mall viaductCitizen 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.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has directed government agencies and Nairobi City County to tighten coordination and accelerate delivery of the Sh80 billion Nairobi Rising Programme, which includes investments in water, sanitation, roads, security, street lighting, and markets to improve urban infrastructure and residents' quality of life.
1 July 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto commissioned a 255-metre, four-lane flyover at Junction Mall designed to ease traffic congestion, improve connectivity, and reduce travel time across Nairobi. The project, part of broader road network rehabilitation ahead of Kenya's hosting of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, also includes upgraded junctions, pedestrian walkways, and cycling lanes.
29 June 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto on Monday commissioned the Ngong Road flyover, a Ksh. 3.58 billion project undertaken by the Kenya Urban Roads Authority aimed at enhancing efficiency and addressing persistent traffic congestion at the Junction Mall junction through grade separation.
29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Urban Roads Authority has announced partial closures of sections of Ngong Road (for one week from June 11), and Kenyatta Avenue/Valley Road/Jakaya Kikwete Road and Haile Selassie Avenue (both from June 12) to allow for bridge and culvert construction projects lasting up to eight months.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The arrest of Nairobi's Urban Planning Chief Officer Patrick Analo Akivaga and seizure of millions from his home highlights deeper systemic failures at City Hall that enabled corruption. A February 2026 Ombudsperson report had previously cited abuse of power and urged his criminal prosecution alongside four others.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
A High Court petition has been filed seeking to stop six road and drainage projects worth Sh1.8 billion in Wajir County over alleged procurement irregularities, conflict of interest, and violations of procurement laws. The petitioner alleges the procurement process was manipulated to benefit entities linked to Governor Ahmed Jiir.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's recent spike in fuel prices — petrol to Ksh.214.25 per litre and diesel to Ksh.242.92 per litre — reveals the strategic role fuel plays across the economy, affecting productivity, trade, food security, and household costs. The piece contends that government interventions are responses, not solutions, and points to wider economic lessons beyond commodity pricing.
29 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 →
Kenya Urban Roads Authority will partially close a section of Ngong Road near Junction Mall from May 18–31, 2026, between 8pm and 4am to complete asphalt works on the Sh3.8 billion Ngong Road–Naivasha Road Junction Improvement Project viaduct.
17 May 2026 · The Standard →
A petition has been filed at the High Court seeking to compel the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission to conclude investigations into an alleged Sh11.3 billion corruption scandal involving KURA's Director General. The petitioner argues that the commission's failure to complete the probe amounts to a constitutional violation and could allow the official to evade accountability before retirement.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Urban Roads Authority will close a section of Eldoret Road in Nairobi from May 18 to September 18, 2026 for four months to construct a vehicular bridge across the Nairobi River, with alternative routes provided for motorists.
11 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Senate Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing has proposed that county governments receive 49 per cent of the Road Maintenance Levy Fund under a proposed Roads Act amendment bill, while the Ministry of Roads and Transport recommends only 15 per cent. The Committee argues that since road maintenance functions have shifted to county governments, resources should follow those functions.
10 May 2026 · Capital News →
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 →
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 →
Wood Avenue, a 1.5-kilometre road in Kilimani, has reopened following comprehensive rehabilitation that included drainage improvements and installation of a 900mm diameter system. The upgrade is part of a collaboration between Nairobi City County, the national government, and the Kenya Urban Roads Authority to upgrade roads and strengthen resilience against extreme weather.
28 April 2026 · The Standard →