Contractors operating in Nairobi may soon be legally required to repair roads, drainage channels, and other public infrastructure damaged during construction works, if a new motion before the Nairobi County Assembly is adopted.
The motion, sponsored by Karen MCA Antony Maragu, urges the County Executive Committee (CEC) for Public Works to develop regulations compelling contractors to restore any public property affected by their activities.
The proposed framework seeks to operationalize provisions of the Nairobi City County Transport Act, 2020, detailing responsibilities, penalties, and procedures for non-compliance.
The move follows growing public frustration over deteriorating city roads, blocked drainage systems, and abandoned construction sites that have contributed to flooding, traffic congestion, and accidents.
Maragu cited Section 50 of the Kenya Roads Act, 2007, which holds operators accountable for damages caused by heavy vehicles, and Section 41(8) of the Nairobi City County Transport Act, which obligates entities to restore roads after completing works.
“The mobility of heavy machinery such as dump trucks and concrete mixers causes extensive damage since their tonnage often exceeds the roads’ capacity,” the motion notes.
