Kenya’s Urban Mobility Fund Allocates Ksh10 Billion for Cycling and Pedestrian Infrastructure

Kenya’s Urban Mobility Fund has allocated Ksh10 billion to build protected cycling lanes, sidewalks, and footbridges in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, and Eldoret. The World Bank-funded program, launched in March 2024, aims to make cities safer and greener by encouraging non-motorized transport. Priority corridors include Nairobi’s Ngong Road and Mombasa’s Moi Avenue. The fund also supports bike-sharing schemes and traffic calming. Over 500,000 daily commuters are expected to benefit by 2026. The initiative complements BRT systems and supports Kenya’s climate goals by reducing car dependency in urban centers.