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Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has assured residents that his administration is dedicated to fixing the city’s deteriorating roads, which have been neglected for several months.
In a meeting with the Senate’s County Public Accounts and Investments Committee (CPAIC), Sakaja confirmed that talks with the National Government had resulted in a joint plan to tackle the city’s road issues.
The Governor revealed that the County Government, in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport, will allocate funding to repair roads under the jurisdiction of the County, Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA), Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA), and Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA).
“We’ve agreed to work with the National Government to address the state of the roads. Some roads are under national government control, while others fall under the county’s responsibility. This collaboration will bring about improvements, and residents will soon see the changes,” Sakaja said.
On the ongoing construction in areas like Kilimani and Kileleshwa, which have contributed to road damage due to heavy truck traffic, the governor emphasized that developers must repair the roads before being issued occupancy permits for new buildings.
“The poor condition of roads in Kilimani and Kileleshwa is mainly due to construction activities. Developers know they must fix the roads once their projects are completed. Only then will they be allowed to receive occupancy certificates,” Sakaja explained.
The governor also outlined ongoing rehabilitation projects across the city, focusing on areas such as the Central Business District (CBD), Eastlands, and other priority zones, to improve Nairobi’s infrastructure and restore order.
Residents will be keen to see if these promises result in real improvements on the ground.
