Nairobi is set to undergo a major infrastructural upgrade next year, with City Hall intensifying its efforts to collaborate with the national government and attract development partners for additional funding.
Governor Johnson Sakaja announced that his administration recently conducted joint tours with Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir to assess and repair key city roads, including Uhuru Highway, Mombasa Road, and Waiyaki Way.
The goal is to restore these roads and improve their usability for the public.
“We recently toured key roads with CS Chirchir to ensure the undercarriage is repaired and ready for use,” Sakaja said, promising a noticeable improvement in the city’s infrastructure starting next year.
Sakaja also revealed that a delegation from the European Investment Bank, the EU, and the French Development Agency has pledged €320 million (approximately Sh 43.4 billion) to complete phase three of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project.
This phase will run from Dandora to the CBD and eventually reach Ngong’.
The promise of road repairs comes amid growing concerns from Nairobi residents about the damage caused by recent rains, which have left potholes and clogged waterways throughout the city.
Many residents have criticized Sakaja’s administration for not addressing the issues, with some even resorting to filling potholes themselves.
In areas like Kilimani, Kileleshwa, Lavington, and Upper Hill, residents are particularly frustrated by the neglect.
While the governor’s plan focuses on major roads, it does not address the condition of feeder roads or markets, which remain in poor condition.
Additionally, the shifting of blame between county and national authorities has further compounded the frustration among residents.
