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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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 bossThe 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 worksCapital 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 BillThe 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 accountCitizen 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 infrastructureThe 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 upgradeCitizen 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 →