Kiambu County is undertaking major transport and road infrastructure upgrades to address congestion, chaotic traffic, and safety concerns arising from rapid urbanization. The Department of Roads, Transport, Public Works, and Utilities is constructing seven modern bus parks and rehabilitating hundreds of kilometres of roads, complete with walkways and stormwater drainage. Current progress shows Kiambu Bus Park at 80% completion, Lower Kikuyu at 60%, and Banana Bus Park at 10%, with Githiga, Kwambira, and Kwa Maiko bus parks in the design phase.
The planned Kwambira Bus Park, near the Mutarakwa Junction, will facilitate easier passenger pick-ups and drop-offs along the Nairobi–Nakuru highway and attract Matatu Saccos for long-distance routes. Githiga Bus Park, serving Kiambu, Githunguri, and Limuru-bound passengers, will also be upgraded to cabro standards. Transport Director Nancy Wambugu emphasized that these initiatives aim to decongest urban areas, shorten travel distances, and improve mobility for residents, particularly in underserved regions such as Ngewa.
Additionally, the County has activated the Transport and Safety Committee to oversee road safety, regulate public transport operations, and implement awareness campaigns. The roads maintenance unit has already rehabilitated over 800 km of the 4,300 km county network, while routine servicing of streetlights continues to enhance mobility and security. With a population of 2.4 million and growing urban demand, these infrastructure upgrades are expected to significantly improve connectivity, safety, and economic activity across Kiambu.