The government has issued an update on the ongoing construction of the Rironi-Nakuru-Mau Summit Highway Project, saying implementation works are progressing steadily across multiple sections of the corridor under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) framework. 

In a statement on Tuesday, May 26, Director General of the Public-Private Partnerships Directorate, Kefa Seda, said the project continues to gather momentum as construction activities intensify on the ground. 

According to Seda, he joined Principal Secretaries Chris Kiptoo, Cyrell Odede, and Joseph Mbugua, alongside members of the PPP Committee, for an inspection tour of the works currently underway along the corridor.

The inspection focused on key activities, including earthworks, excavation, culvert installation, drainage works, embankment formation, fill layer processing, site clearance, traffic management interventions, and contractor mobilisation efforts.

“The inspection covered the two project sections currently being undertaken by the CRBC/NSSF Consortium along the Rironi-Gilgil section and Shandong Hi Speed along the Gilgil-Mau Summit section, where deployment of additional technical teams, engineering personnel, and heavy machinery continues accelerating implementation progress toward targeted completion and commissioning for public usage by June next year,” he said.

Seda noted that the project is among Kenya’s most important infrastructure investments aimed at transforming transport and trade along the Northern Corridor.

“Being implemented under the Design, Finance, Build, Operate, Maintain and Transfer model, the project remains one of Kenya’s most strategic transport infrastructure investments expected to substantially ease congestion, improve travel efficiency, strengthen cargo mobility, and enhance regional trade connectivity along the Northern Corridor,” he added.

Seda further explained that the highway project involves not only dual carriageway construction but also rehabilitation and toll infrastructure works intended to improve long-term efficiency along the route.

“The project scope includes development of dual carriageway sections along the corridor alongside associated rehabilitation, upgrading, and toll infrastructure works designed to support long-term transport efficiency, logistics reliability, and sustainable corridor management,” he further said.

Seda added that the progress already achieved demonstrates the effectiveness of Kenya’s PPP model in delivering major national infrastructure projects.

“The progress already being realized on site continues reflecting the growing maturity and effectiveness of Kenya’s PPP framework in mobilizing long term infrastructure financing, engineering expertise, institutional collaboration, and private sector efficiency toward delivery of transformative national infrastructure,” he concluded.