Government Upgrades 282 Kilometres of Rural Roads in Nyandarua County
The Kenyan government has embarked on a major rural road upgrade in Nyandarua County, targeting 282 kilometres of roads to bitumen standard under the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KERRA). Engineer Mirriam Kariuki, KERRA’s Nyandarua regional official, said the seven ongoing projects are valued at Sh11.4 billion, with two projects already surpassing 50 percent physical completion. The initiative aims to improve connectivity, enhance economic activities, and boost access to public services across the county.
KERRA has a history of road development in Nyandarua, having completed four projects covering 78 kilometres between 2016 and 2024 at a cost of Sh4.7 billion. Additionally, two maintenance projects worth Sh105 million are ongoing in Kinangop and Oljoroorok constituencies, while two others were recently completed in Ndaragwa and Olkalou at a cost of Sh68 million. Engineer Kariuki highlighted financial constraints and adverse weather, particularly heavy rains, as key challenges affecting project timelines.
Nyandarua County Commissioner Abdirisack Jaldesa stressed the importance of inter-departmental collaboration to ensure smooth and coordinated implementation of road projects. He noted that seamless cooperation among government departments is essential since most public services are interconnected. The upgraded roads are expected to stimulate economic growth, ease transportation, and improve access to social services, marking a significant step in the county’s infrastructure development agenda.