Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has announced that the long-awaited construction of the Rironi–Mau Summit dual carriageway will officially commence on July 1, marking the rollout of one of Kenya’s most ambitious infrastructure projects under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
The Sh90 billion six-lane superhighway is expected to decongest the heavily trafficked Nairobi-Nakuru-Eldoret corridor, cut travel time, and reduce fatal road crashes associated with black spots along the route.
Speaking at Arimi Primary School in Elburgon, Nakuru County, during a memorial service for six victims of a recent road accident at Amko Bridge, Kindiki emphasized the economic and safety impact of the project.
“Nakuru County will be the biggest beneficiary, as it will host the longest stretch of the dual carriageway. The design will eliminate dangerous black spots at areas like Kinungi, Naivasha, Gilgil, and Salgaa,” Kindiki said.
He noted that frequent traffic snarl-ups — some lasting over 14 hours — and rising road carnage have necessitated the overhaul of the busy highway.
The Deputy President also said that the project would create hundreds of employment opportunities for locals and boost regional economies.
“Government policy is clear — local communities must benefit from major projects. That includes both job opportunities and raw material supply,” he said.
Accompanied by Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika, Molo MP Kuria Kimani, and Nakuru Woman Representative Liza Chelule, Kindiki said the dual carriageway is a flagship infrastructure project of President William Ruto’s administration.
“Just like the Thika Superhighway transformed Central Kenya under Presidents Kibaki and Uhuru, this road will spur development in the Rift Valley, Nyanza, and Western Kenya,” he added.
Kindiki also responded to concerns over the rising number of accidents on the Nakuru–Molo stretch. He revealed that government engineers will visit Amko Bridge next week to assess and redesign the deadly section, which currently handles spillover traffic from the Great North Road.
