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Kenya Urban Roads Authority

Also known as: KURA

Kenya Urban Roads Authority — road management agency responsible for constructing and maintaining major road infrastructure, currently completing projects including Ngong Road viaduct works and Eldoret Road bridge construction.

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In coverage

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  1. May 2026
  2. The 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 flaws
  3. Citizen 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 crisis
  4. 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
  5. The 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 viaduct
  6. The Standard

    A fresh petition has been filed at the High Court seeking to compel the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to conclude investigations into an alleged Sh11.3 billion corruption scandal involving the Director General of the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA).

    Man seeks to compel EACC to conclude Sh11.3 billion probe against KURA boss
  7. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeMotorists using Eldoret Road in Nairobi will face major traffic disruptions after the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) announced the closure of a section of the road for four months to pave way for the construction of a vehicular bridge across the Nairobi River

    Four-month closure of Eldoret Road for Nairobi River Bridge works
  8. Capital News

    Under the Committee’s proposal, the National Government would receive 51 per cent of the fuel levy while county governments would receive 49 per cent. “All the functions that were being performed by KeRRA and a larger part of KURA are now functions of the County Governments there

    Senate committee pushes for 49pc Fuel Levy share to counties in proposed Roads Bill
  9. April 2026
  10. The Standard

    That mandate lies with agencies such as KeNHA, KURA and KERRA. It also does not fund healthcare, which is a devolved function under county governments.The fund’s true purpose, as envisioned by its architects, is more targeted and transformative: to serve as an equalizer for criti

    NG-CDF sharing formula should also take population into account
  11. Citizen Digital

    Following the directive, the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has deployed teams along Ruai Bypass, Mombasa Road, and Uhuru Highway, while the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) has redeployed contractors in Westlands and surrounding areas to address drainage and road da

    Nairobi County steps up flood response as heavy rains disrupt city infrastructure
  12. The Standard

    lation of a 900mm diameter system and the clearing of blocked sections to enhance water flow and guard against future damage.The works form part of a broader collaboration between Nairobi City County and the national government, implemented through the Kenya Urban Roads Authority

    Sigh of relief for Kilimani residents as Wood Avenue reopens after upgrade
Politics

Petition filed to halt Sh1.8 billion Wajir road projects

The News

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

Yesterday

  1. Petition filed to halt Sh1.8 billion Wajir road projects

    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

Friday 29 May

  1. Kenya's fuel crisis exposes broader economic vulnerabilities

    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

Wednesday 20 May

  1. 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

Sunday 17 May

  1. KURA closes Ngong Road section for viaduct finishing works

    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

Saturday 16 May

  1. Court petition seeks to accelerate EACC corruption probe against KURA director

    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

Monday 11 May

  1. Eldoret Road closure announced for Nairobi River bridge construction

    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

Sunday 10 May

  1. Senate committee proposes 49% fuel levy share for counties

    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

Thursday 30 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

Wednesday 29 April

  1. 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

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Kilimani's Wood Avenue reopens after infrastructure upgrade

    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

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