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Kenya Urban Roads Authority

Also known as: KURA

Government agency responsible for urban road infrastructure in Kenya, undertaking projects including the Ngong Road flyover and drainage works.

2026-04-282026-08-29

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  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    KURA sued over alleged failure to disclose Ngong Road flyover records By Dzuya Walter July 27, 2026 03:17 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize A constitutional petition has been filed at the Hi

    KURA sued over alleged failure to disclose Ngong Road flyover records
  3. 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 collector
  4. The 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 Projects
  5. June 2026
  6. Capital 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 congestion
  7. Citizen 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 flyover
  8. Citizen 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 Nairobi
  9. The 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 officers
  10. May 2026
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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

Nairobi County accelerates 2.4 billion shilling flood-preparedness programme

The News

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

Friday 21 August

  1. Nairobi County accelerates 2.4 billion shilling flood-preparedness programme

    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

  2. Nairobi County accelerates drainage expansion ahead of El Niño

    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

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Nairobi Governor establishes El Niño team as flood works begin

    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

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

Wednesday 12 August

  1. KURA chief faces Ksh. 5.2M lawsuit over X account management

    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

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Kasarani-Mwiki road renovations focus on footpath and cycle track

    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

  2. Court halts Ngong Forest eco-lodge and road construction

    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

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Millie Odhiambo urges women engineers toward leadership roles

    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

Tuesday 28 July

  1. High Court petition demands KURA disclose Ngong-Naivasha flyover records

    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

Monday 27 July

  1. KURA sued for failing to disclose Ngong Road flyover project records

    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

Sunday 12 July

  1. NTSA shifting focus from safety to revenue collection concerns

    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

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Mudavadi directs acceleration of Nairobi Rising Programme projects

    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

Monday 29 June

  1. Ngong-Naivasha flyover commissioned to reduce Nairobi congestion

    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

  2. President Ruto commissions Ngong Road flyover project

    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

Monday 8 June

  1. KURA to partially close three major Nairobi roads for construction

    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

Saturday 6 June

  1. Nairobi officer's arrest exposes systemic corruption at City Hall

    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

Saturday 30 May

  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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