Also known as: KURA
Government agency responsible for urban road infrastructure in Kenya, undertaking projects including the Ngong Road flyover and drainage works.
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… The county government is implementing a coordinated flood-resilience programme worth Ksh.2.4 billion, bringing together county disaster management teams, the Kenya Red Cross, the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) and the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA). …
Nairobi County accelerates Ksh.2B flood-preparedness plan ahead of expected heavy rainsThe Standard
… Sakaja said the county has so far brought together the disaster management teams, Kenya Red Cross, Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) and Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) under a coordinated programme worth Sh2.4 billion to strengthen Nairobi’s flood resilience.Of the am …
City Hall in rush to expand drainage system ahead of El NinoCapital News
… The City Hall meeting brought together the Kenya Red Cross, Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA), Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), National Disaster Management Authority, Nairobi County Disaster Management Team, the Environment Department, Nairobi Rivers Commission and ot …
Sakaja Convenes Multi-Agency El Niño Preparedness Team as Sh2.4B Flood Works UnderwayCitizen 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
KURA boss Kinoti battles Ksh. 5.2M claim by social media account manager By Kenneth Gachie August 12, 2026 01:09 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Kenya Urban Roads Authority (Kura) Director …
KURA boss Kinoti battles Ksh. 5.2M claim by social media account managerCitizen Digital
… Karauri promises that will happen. “KURA will also be commencing repair works on the Kasarani – Mwiki Road carriageway, meaning residents can expect a much improved road experience on all fronts,” he said. …
Ongoing renovations on Kasarani-Mwiki road leave more unanswered questionsThe Standard
… The orders came from a petition filed by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), the Green Belt Movement and public interest litigation group JustAct, stopping the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA), Kenya Forest Service and private developer Konyon Company Limited from further construct …
Court stops construction of controversial Ngong Forest eco-lodgeThe Standard
… "When you think about all these big organisations like KenGen, KETRACO, KURA and KeNHA, you will not find a woman CEO there. …
Millie Odhiambo urges women engineers to pursue leadership and political officeCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 28 – The High Court in Nairobi has been moved to compel the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) to disclose records relating to the development of the Ngong Road–Naivasha Road Flyover, with a petitioner arguing that the public has a constitutional right to scrut …
Ngong Road–Naivasha Flyover Project Under Scrutiny as KURA Faces Constitutional PetitionNairobi City County has stepped up preparations for expected heavy rains by accelerating drainage and flood-mitigation works across vulnerable areas of the capital. The county is implementing a coordinated flood-resilience programme worth Ksh.2.4 billion, with Ksh.2 billion allocated for drainage and flood-mitigation works targeting 19 roads in flood-prone areas.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi City County has stepped up preparations for expected heavy rains by accelerating drainage and flood-mitigation works across vulnerable areas of the capital. The county is implementing a coordinated flood-resilience programme worth Ksh.2.4 billion, with Ksh.2 billion allocated for drainage and flood-mitigation works targeting 19 roads in flood-prone areas.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi County has embarked on drainage expansion works to mitigate floodwaters before El Niño rains, with Governor Johnson Sakaja saying the administration is intensifying preparations and accelerating identification of hotspots in flood-prone areas including Mombasa Road-Bunyala Junction and Globe Roundabout.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has convened a multi-agency task force with five sub-committees to coordinate El Niño preparedness, with KSh2.4 billion allocated for drainage and flood-mitigation works targeting 19 flood-prone roads. Of the total, KSh2 billion is directed to these works, with tenders already awarded and contractors expected to begin implementation.
18 August 2026 · Capital News →
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 Urban Roads Authority Director-General Silas Kinoti is embroiled in a court dispute with Eugene Mokua, who claims Ksh. 5.2 million for nine months of X account management and related services. Kinoti sued to recover his account credentials, while Mokua's counterclaim seeks payment for social media promotion, news publications, tender applications, transport, and other expenses.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ongoing renovations on the busy Kasarani-Mwiki road in Nairobi are part of a Non-Motorised Transport Infrastructure project to construct a footpath and cycle track, according to Kasarani MP Ronald Karauri, raising concerns among residents who hoped for broader road improvements on the historically neglected stretch.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Environment and Lands Court has temporarily stopped construction of a road through Ngong Road Forest and an eco-lodge project within the forest, pending the hearing of a petition filed by the Law Society of Kenya, the Green Belt Movement and JustAct against KURA, Kenya Forest Service and developer Konyon Company Limited.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
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.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Governance advocate Francis Awino has filed a constitutional petition compelling the Kenya Urban Roads Authority to disclose records relating to the Ngong Road–Naivasha Road Flyover project, arguing the public has a right to scrutinize a publicly funded initiative after KURA allegedly failed to respond to an information request submitted in June.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
A constitutional petition has been filed at the High Court seeking to compel the Kenya Urban Roads Authority and its Director General to disclose documents relating to the planning, financing, procurement and implementation of the Ngong Road–Naivasha Road Flyover Project. The petitioner alleges KURA failed to respond to an information request made under Article 35 of the Constitution and the Access to Information Act.
27 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 →