Ruto Announces April 2027 Start Date for Major Highway Linking Mau Summit to Eldoret and Malaba

President William Ruto has announced a fresh timeline for the construction of a major highway linking Mau Summit, Eldoret and Malaba, in a move expected to transform transportation and boost trade between Kenya and neighbouring countries.

The Head of State said the government plans to begin construction of the multibillion-shilling road project around April 2027, following the expected completion of the ongoing Rironi-Mau Summit highway.

The proposed highway is expected to strengthen road connectivity between the Rift Valley and Western Kenya while improving transportation along the Northern Corridor, which serves as a major trade route connecting the Port of Mombasa to Uganda and other landlocked countries.

The project will involve upgrading the existing road into a modern dual carriageway, allowing motorists and transporters to enjoy improved road infrastructure, reduced congestion and shorter travel times.

The announcement comes as the government continues implementing major road infrastructure projects across the country, with the Rironi-Mau Summit highway forming part of its broader transport development agenda.

The proposed extension is particularly significant for businesses and residents in counties along the route, who are expected to benefit from improved movement of goods, agricultural produce and passengers.

The highway is also expected to strengthen Kenya’s position as a regional transport and logistics hub by improving connections to the Malaba border, one of the country’s important entry points for trade with Uganda.

The Mau Summit-Eldoret-Malaba road project has been undergoing preparatory processes, including feasibility assessments and planning under a Public-Private Partnership arrangement.

Once implemented, the project is expected to complement the ongoing Rironi-Mau Summit highway construction and improve the efficiency of transport along the Northern Corridor.

However, the government will need to complete the remaining preparatory processes before construction begins.

Ruto’s announcement signals another major infrastructure undertaking planned for 2027, with motorists and businesses now awaiting further details about the project’s implementation and construction schedule.

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