NAIROBI, Kenya – The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) has unveiled plans to rehabilitate State House Road, one of Nairobi’s most strategic routes, at a cost of Sh1.6 billion.
Strategic Importance of State House Road
The road begins in Nairobi’s CBD, linking University Way and other major thoroughfares before leading directly to State House. It serves as a vital corridor for accessing government offices and the Presidential residence.
KURA Director General Silas Kinoti, in a tender notice signed on December 19, said the rehabilitation will ease traffic flow and improve connectivity along this critical stretch.
Wider Road Rehabilitation Programme
Beyond State House Road, KURA confirmed that 92 other roads across the country will undergo rehabilitation at a combined cost of Sh15.6 billion.
Among the key roads earmarked for upgrades are:
- Mfangano Ring Road
- Mathare access roads
- Casaurina Road in Kilifi
- Kagio Town–Kanharu–Kathaka Road
- Nakuru Town East Roads
Kinoti emphasised that successful bidders will be required to meet strict government specifications and timelines.
Interested contractors must submit documents including:
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Annual practising license
- Tax Compliance Certificate
- CR12 form
- Valid Registration Certificate under the Access to Government Procurement Opportunities programme
Completed tenders must be deposited at KURA’s Nairobi Regional Offices or Headquarters by Thursday, January 22, 2026.
Ruto’s Broader Infrastructure Agenda
The announcement comes amid President William Ruto’s push to expand and modernise Kenya’s transport network.
During the 62nd Jamhuri Day celebrations on December 12, the President unveiled plans for a Thika Expressway, beginning at Museum Hill interchange and ending in Thika town, to supplement the existing Thika Superhighway.
Days later, while speaking at a church service in Karure, Kiambu County, Ruto confirmed that the dualing of the Muthaiga–Kiambu–Ndumberi road will commence in February 2026.
Additionally, works on the 175-kilometre Rironi–Mau Summit Highway are scheduled to begin next year, with motorists expected to pay Sh1,400 in toll fees for the full journey.
Looking Ahead
The rehabilitation of State House Road and the broader programme signals the administration’s commitment to easing congestion, improving connectivity, and supporting economic growth through modern infrastructure.
