Over the past year, Governor Sakaja’s administration has made significant strides in the Mobility and Public Works sectors in a bid to streamline and bring order to the mobility landscape of Nairobi. Through strategic planning and execution, the administration has successfully undertaken various projects aimed at enhancing transportation, maintaining existing infrastructure, and improving the overall connectivity across the city’s 17 Sub-Counties.
Governor Sakaja’s commitment to improving mobility in Nairobi is evident in the extensive work carried out across the city. The administration has focused on constructing new roads, maintaining existing ones, patching up damaged paths and surfacing roads in key areas. This comprehensive approach has not only facilitated ease of movement for residents but has also eased up the transportation of goods, fostering economic growth.
Through the internal projects, the Road Maintenance Levy Fund (RMLF), and the World Bank-funded Urban Roads Upgrading Project (WDP), the Nairobi County Government has achieved notable milestones in road infrastructure development. A total of 27.26 km of roads have been constructed or rehabilitated, including prominent streets such as Tom Mboya Street, Latema Road, Murang’a Road, Landhies Road, Haile Salassie Avenue, Kibra Road, Valley Road, Komarock Estate Links Roads, and more.
In addition, the county administration has successfully surfaced key roads in Nairobi, including Eastleigh 7th Street, TRM Drive, Mbagathi Access Road and parking, Accra Road, Chiromo Lane, Timboroa lane, Mfangano Street, Jaharis Road, Diwopa Road, among others, still under the In-house initiative.
The WDP has played a crucial role in upgrading roads such as Kilungu Road, Civil Servant Road, Kariobangi Shopping Centre Road, Woodvale Lane, Kamae Phase 2 Road, Mama Ngendo Road in Korogocho, Mihang’o Stage Road in Kayole North, JJ Road in Luckysummer, Hadasa Jilma in Biashara Ward, among others.
RMLF supported projects have seen the rehabilitation and surfacing of vital roads, including Muchai Drive, Busia Road, Isiolo Road, Bandari Road, Wajir and Chogoria Roads, Gilgil Road, Bamburi Road, Changamwe Road, and many more.
The Public Works Chief Officer, Eng. Geoffrey Tirop, expressed the administration’s determination to connect every corner of Nairobi with a robust road network, emphasizing their commitment to maintaining existing infrastructure. “We have the full support of the Governor to ensure that this is done amicably,” he added.
The residents of Nairobi have also voiced their appreciation for the transformative impact of these mobility projects. Miss Wangeci, a resident in Korogocho, in appreciating the county government’s efforts remarked, “We thank the Governor and his team for having these roads done. We were facing difficulties in transporting our goods to the market, but now we use less time and face no issues, even during the rainy season.”
As the administration continues to embark on more transformative projects throughout the county, it is clear that Governor Sakaja’s commitment to enhancing mobility is making a lasting impact. The efficient and strategic development of road infrastructure not only improves transportation but also contributes to the overall growth and prosperity of Nairobi. The ongoing projects signify a promising future for the city’s mobility landscape, solidifying its position as a hub of progress and development.