• Speaking to the media on March 16, 2026, The County Chief Officer for Infrastructure, Kennedy Mungai, has stressed that the Governor has already sought additional funds from State House to expand the program.

Nakuru County officials have announced that long-awaited improvements across the city’s roads will begin within the next two weeks, with Station Road set as the first project.

The historic thoroughfare, linking the central business district to Nakuru’s railway heritage and bustling market, has become nearly impassable for traders, matatu operators, and commuters making it the priority in a broader plan to restore Nakuru’s crumbling infrastructure.

Speaking to the media on March 16, 2026, during the handover of the project to the contractor, the County Chief Officer for Infrastructure, Kennedy Mungai, has stressed that the Governor has already sought additional funds from State House to expand the program.

The County Chief Officer for Infrastructure, Kennedy Mungai addresing the media on March 16, 2026. (Photo: County Government of Nakuru/Facebook)

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“Our Governor promised matatus would return to town. That has increased traffic pressure, but instead of removing them, we will improve drainage and road quality to support better business,” he said.

The contractor has assured the public that the roadworks will be carried out with diligence and the highest quality.

The County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Roads, Michael Kamau, confirmed that the citywide program is fully prepared.

“We are 100 per cent ready. The contractor will start within 14 days. The Governor has borrowed almost 1 billion shillings, with 800 million allocated to Oginga Odinga Street. Other roads including Tom Mboya, Flamingo, and Moi will also be improved,” he said.

The works are described as a “crush program” requiring discipline and cooperation. Matatu operators have been urged to cooperate in order to ensure smooth operations.

Nakuru City is currently experiencing a severe pothole crisis, described by commuters as a “nightmare.” Roads such as Kenyatta Lane, White House to Milimani, and junctions near Steadfast School are heavily affected, causing significant vehicle damage and traffic hazards.

County officials said the improvements are expected to restore smoother operations within the city by addressing drainage challenges and deteriorating road surfaces. Better infrastructure is also expected to ease the movement of people and goods within and outside the city, strengthening service delivery and business activity.

Similar infrastructure works are also planned for the Central Business District in Naivasha as the county government expands efforts to upgrade key urban areas.

Those present during the handover included Nakuru City Manager Gitau Thabanja, Chief Officer for Youth, Sports and Talent Francis Njoroge, Director for Political Affairs Joseph Kibore Rutto, Biashara Ward Administrator Jackline Gachie and other officials from the county government.

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