President William Ruto has announced a KES 4 billion allocation aimed at improving Nairobi’s infrastructure by constructing new roads and completing stalled projects. This funding will be used to build new feeder roads and rehabilitate existing ones, enhancing mobility within the capital city.
The announcement was made during a service at the United Pentecostal Church of Kenya in Dagoretti North, where President Ruto assured residents that the government would take over and finish road projects left incomplete by the defunct Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS). “We will take over all stalled projects, finish them, and undertake more initiatives to make Nairobi a city we can all be proud to live in,” he stated.
In addition to the road developments, President Ruto reaffirmed his commitment to improving the living conditions of Nairobi residents, particularly focusing on environmental and water challenges. He highlighted the government’s plans to clean up the Nairobi River within the next two years. “Nairobi cannot remain behind as other regions of Kenya make progress, and there’s no way Kenya will move forward if Nairobi lags behind,” he emphasized. He added, “I have asked the people of this city to give me this year and the next, and Nairobi River will be clean.”
On water supply, Ruto also discussed plans to commission the Northern Collector Tunnel, which will provide an additional 140 million liters of water daily to Nairobi estates, helping to alleviate ongoing water challenges in the capital.
Furthermore, the President addressed the education sector, revealing the completion of 5,000 new school classrooms in Nairobi County. He also announced additional funding for more classrooms, particularly targeting informal settlements. “I mean business on matters of education for the children of Nairobi City,” he said, adding that the increased investment in education is already yielding positive results, with improved performance in the recently released Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results.
