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  • Kura announces traffic disruption along Jogoo, Nyasa roads

    Kura announces traffic disruption along Jogoo, Nyasa roads

    The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) has announced a three-day traffic disruption along Jogoo and Nyasa Roads, from Friday, 18th July 2025 to Monday, 21st July 2025.

    The agency stated that the temporary closure was intended to facilitate the installation of a culvert as part of ongoing infrastructure improvements.

    “Kenya Urban Roads Authority seeks to inform the general public of a temporary traffic disruption along Jogoo Road and Nyasa Road from 10:00 PM on Friday, 18th July 2025, to 11:00 PM on Monday, 21st July 2025. This interruption is necessary to facilitate culvert installation works,” it said in a notice.

    Motorists have been advised to exercise caution around the affected areas and strictly follow the traffic management plans in place.

    “Motorists are advised to exercise caution when approaching the affected section and to follow all road signs provided. Police officers and traffic marshals will be on site to ensure a smooth flow of traffic. We apologise for any inconvenience caused as we continue to Transform Urban Mobility”, KURA stated.

  • Parliamentary Committee inspects road projects in Kisii

    Parliamentary Committee inspects road projects in Kisii

    The National Assembly Public Investments Committee on Commercial Affairs and Energy on Saturday inspected the progress and quality of roads under the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) projects in Kisii County.

    The Committee, led by Pokot South Member of Parliament David Pkosing was on a fact finding mission to access progress and quality of roads being constructed by the Authority.

    They were accompanied by KURA Director General, Engineer Silas Kinoti toured Omogonchoro Road and Itibo Nyagesa Roads in Kisii County.

    The Public Investments Committee on Commercial Affairs and Energy this week raised concerns on delays experienced in the construction of Likoni Bridge.

    Speaking during an inspection visit to Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) along Mombasa Road, the Chairperson emphasized on the need for government projects to have value for money to the public.

    The inspection tour attended by the Director General KURA, Eng. Silas Kinoti and the Kenya Railway Corporation, Eng. Mwania Mativo covered the Likoni Road Bridge, the Enterprise Road and the Shreeji Road projects.

    The tour followed an Audit Query picked by the Auditor General on the three projects which started in October 2020.

  • ‘Safe-to-School’ initiative unveiled to enhance road safety for learners

    ‘Safe-to-School’ initiative unveiled to enhance road safety for learners

    School-going children in Nairobi are set to benefit from a road safety initiative that will see key infrastructural upgrades implemented around school zones.

    This follows the launch of the Safe-to-School Project by AA Kenya in partnership with the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) aimed at reducing risks for children by enhancing safety measures.

    Kilimani Primary was among the schools selected for the latest phase of the project following similar interventions at Kayole One Primary School last year.

    The school which has 1,650 students aged between 3 and 15, is in an area where traffic safety remains a pressing concern.

    In collaboration with the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA), AA Kenya will introduce measures such as zebra crossings, speed bumps, school zone signage, and protective sidewalks.

    Additionally, students and school marshals will receive road safety training, reflector jackets, and traffic management tools to improve pedestrian awareness.

    Speaking at the launch, AA Kenya Managing Director Francis Theuri underscored the need for urgent action to make school zones safer, noting that many child pedestrian accidents are preventable.

    Theuri said the safety measures will reduce risks for children and ensure school zones are easily identifiable to drivers, creating safer commutes for young learners.

  • KURA on course to tarmac nine roads connecting Murang’a town

    KURA on course to tarmac nine roads connecting Murang’a town

    The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) is on course to upgrade nine roads connecting and within Murang’a town.

    The project, which will cost about Ksh 1 billion in total, is targeted to improve infrastructure within the county headquarters and roads connecting the town and neighbouring areas.

    Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has underscored the project saying it will boost the status of Murang’a town and boost businesses as well as attract investors.

    During public participation forums held at areas where the roads traverse on Monday, Nyoro argued that for many years, Murang’a town has lagged behind in terms of development due to poor infrastructure.

    He observed the terrain where the town is located is hilly saying improvement and upgrading of infrastructure will ensure development advancement and make the county headquarter conducive destination for investments

    The legislator called upon people who are neighbouring the said roads to give way for the construction works saying the roads will be of great benefit to them.

    Director of KURA Abdul Rashid explained that the project will provide employment for hundreds of local people.

    He said they have instructed the contractors to give priority to locals when employing their workers.

    Rashid urged the locals who have put up structures at road reserves to clear them so as to give a chance for upgrading the roads.