Ruto’s Next Move on Nairobi-Mombasa Highway Revealed as Joho Breaks Silence

President William Ruto is expected to unveil plans for a major transformation of the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway, with motorists potentially set to benefit from an ambitious road expansion project.

Mining and Blue Economy Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has revealed that the Head of State is preparing a major announcement targeting challenges that have affected transport along the busy highway for years.

Speaking during an engagement with coastal media stations on Sunday, November 8, Joho said the proposed intervention would address difficulties experienced by long-distance truck drivers and other road users.

“Nikuambie siri moja, Raisi ata make a major announcement on the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway. This highway has been a nightmare for long-distance trucks. He is soon going to make a major announcement. Let us wait for him,” Joho stated.

Although the CS did not provide details of the proposed changes, his remarks have increased expectations of a major infrastructure project targeting one of Kenya’s busiest transport routes.

The development comes days after Ruto indicated that his administration was pursuing plans to expand the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway into a dual carriageway.

Speaking at the Industrialisation Summit in Nairobi on November 4, the President said the government was negotiating arrangements to upgrade the road and extend the expansion ambition towards Malaba.

The proposed project is expected to improve road safety, reduce congestion and make transportation of goods between the Port of Mombasa and inland markets more efficient.

The highway serves as a major trade route connecting Kenya to neighbouring landlocked countries, making its improvement important to regional commerce.

Meanwhile, the government is also pushing ahead with construction of the Rironi-Mau Summit Highway.

Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir recently said some sections had received their initial asphalt layer, with motorists expected to start using parts of the road as contractors undertake final works.

He maintained that the Rironi-Naivasha corridor would be accessible by Christmas 2026.

Ruto’s anticipated announcement could provide further details about the government’s plans for upgrading the Nairobi-Mombasa transport corridor.

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