President William Ruto has announced that the long-awaited dualling of the 170-kilometre Rironi–Naivasha–Mau Summit highway will officially begin on November 28, 2025, marking a historic breakthrough for one of the country’s busiest and most congested transport corridors.
In a statement issued from State House, Nairobi, on Monday, November 17, the President said the upgrade will transform the Northern Corridor route linking Nairobi to Western Kenya and the wider East African region. For decades, motorists have endured crippling traffic, delays, and numerous accidents along the stretch.
“The dualling of the 170km Rironi-Naivasha-Mau Summit road begins on November 28, 2025. This will herald a major milestone for this critical part of the Northern Corridor between Nairobi and Western Kenya, facilitating movement and boosting trade and, at the same time, bringing an end to decades of agonising traffic gridlock, congestion, delays, and disastrous accidents,” Ruto wrote on X.
On the same day, the government will also break ground for the dualling of the 58-kilometre Rironi–Maai Mahiu–Naivasha highway, a major link serving the southern region and opening new commercial and industrial frontiers.
China Roads and Bridges Corporation to Lead Construction
The Head of State revealed the details after meeting China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) President Zhang Bingman at the State House. CCCC’s subsidiary, China Roads and Bridges Corporation (CRBC), has been selected to construct the dual highways.
Ruto praised Kenya’s longstanding infrastructure partnership with China, saying it has paved the way for some of the country’s most transformative projects.
“On the same day, we will also break ground for the 58km dualling of the Rironi-Maai Mahiu-Naivasha road, opening new frontiers on a highway that serves the southern part of our country. Met China Communications Construction Company President Zhang Bingman, State House, Nairobi, whose subsidiary, China Roads and Bridges Corporation (CRBC) will be building the road. Infrastructure development in our country has made a huge leap forward courtesy of the strong and deep relations between Kenya and China, and Chinese companies,” he said.
China’s Footprint in Kenya’s Development
President Ruto highlighted several flagship developments delivered under Chinese firms, including:
- The Standard Gauge Railway (SGR)
- The Nairobi Expressway
- Numerous national and regional roads
He added that ongoing Chinese-backed projects continue to reshape the country’s landscape, such as:
- Talanta Sports City
- 21 new sports stadia
- The Bomas Convention Centre
- The Lamu–Ijara–Garissa Road
More Mega Projects in Pipeline
The President said additional major infrastructure plans have already advanced to the pipeline stage, among them:
- Extension of the SGR from Naivasha to Kisumu and onward to Malaba
- Construction of Galana Dam in Tana River County
Ruto said the new highways will significantly enhance trade, improve mobility, and strengthen Kenya’s position as a regional logistics hub.
The transformative works are expected to ease pressure on the country’s transport network while spurring economic growth along the corridor.
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