NAIROBI, Kenya — President William Ruto on Monday, June 29, commissioned the Sh3.8 billion Ngong Road–Naivasha Road flyover, describing the project as a major milestone in the government’s efforts to ease traffic congestion, improve mobility, and enhance economic productivity in Nairobi.
Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, the President said the new flyover addresses one of the capital’s persistent transport challenges, which has for years slowed business operations and disrupted the daily lives of commuters.
“For too long, congestion has imposed a high cost on our economy and on the daily lives of our people. It has delayed workers on their way to earning a living, increased the cost of doing business, kept traders away from customers, and taken precious time away from families,” Ruto stated.
He noted that traffic congestion should be viewed not only as a transport issue but also as an economic challenge, arguing that every hour spent in traffic translates into lost productivity, delayed income and missed opportunities.
According to the President, the flyover is a strategic investment designed to improve the efficiency and competitiveness of Nairobi by eliminating one of its long-standing traffic bottlenecks.
He said the project separates traffic flows while improving safety for motorists, pedestrians and public transport users.
“This is what modern infrastructure should do: reduce travel time, lower the cost of transport, improve road safety and make cities work better for everyone.”
Ruto also acknowledged the Government and people of Spain for supporting the construction of the flyover, describing the partnership as one built on mutual respect and a shared commitment to Kenya’s development.
The President said the project forms part of a broader plan to modernise Nairobi’s transport network through several ongoing infrastructure developments.
Among them is the Sh3 billion Upper Hill–Kenyatta Avenue flyover, which he said is about 60 per cent complete and is expected to ease congestion while improving access to the Central Business District.
He also announced the upgrading of State House Road through a Sh1.6 billion project aimed at improving another key transport corridor within the city.
Ruto further said the government is constructing access roads to Talanta Sports City at a cost of Sh3.9 billion as part of preparations for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
He revealed plans to dual the 23.5-kilometre Kiambu Road corridor from Muthaiga to Kiambu, including its bypasses, through a project valued at 221 million US dollars (about Sh30 billion).
