“We Will Do It As Uhuru Did”: Kindiki Hints at New Gov’t Plan Like The One Done By Uhuru

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has sparked debate after revealing a road project the government wants to pursue, drawing comparisons with the expressway built during former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s administration.

Speaking on Wednesday, October 14, Kindiki said the government wanted to construct an expressway linking Thika town to Museum Hill in Nairobi. He compared the proposed project to the Nairobi Expressway, which connects the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport area to Westlands.

He also posed a question to Kenyans, asking whether the government should proceed with the proposed road.

The remarks have opened a fresh conversation about the country’s infrastructure priorities and the possible impact of another major road project on motorists.

The Thika Superhighway already links Nairobi with Thika and several towns along the route. However, traffic congestion remains a major concern for motorists travelling into the capital, particularly during morning and evening rush hours.

An expressway extending from Thika town to Museum Hill could provide another option for people travelling between the two areas. Its actual impact would depend on the route, design, cost and connection to existing roads.

Kindiki’s reference to Uhuru’s project is also notable because the Nairobi Expressway remains one of the most visible infrastructure developments completed during the former president’s tenure.

The road has provided motorists with an alternative route between the airport area and Westlands, although users must pay toll charges.

Its construction also generated debate over the cost of the project and whether the benefits justified the financial commitment.

Similar questions could emerge if the government moves ahead with the proposed Thika-Museum Hill expressway.

For many Kenyans, the main concern will be whether the project can reduce time spent in traffic without placing an additional financial burden on road users.

Motorists will also want clarity on how the project would be funded, whether toll charges would apply and when construction could begin.

Kindiki did not provide details on the proposed expressway’s cost, financing arrangements or implementation timeline in his remarks. His statement therefore signals the government’s interest in the project but does not confirm that construction is about to start.

The proposal leaves Kenyans with an important question: would another expressway ease Nairobi’s traffic congestion, or should the government focus on improving existing roads and public transport?

What do you think? Should the government build the proposed expressway from Thika town to Museum Hill?

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