The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced the immediate closure of a key road section following massive landslides caused by ongoing heavy rains pounding the region.
In a statement issued Monday, May 26, 2025, KeNHA Director General Kungu Ndungu confirmed that soil and debris had buried a significant portion of the road, making it impassable and unsafe for motorists.
“As a result of these landslides, heaps of soil and debris have blocked a significant section of the road,” Ndungu said.
He further revealed that large cracks have appeared along the affected section, posing serious safety concerns for road users.
Motorists have been advised to use alternative routes while emergency response teams and engineers assess and work to restore the damaged roadway.
This development comes as torrential rains continue to wreak havoc across parts of the country, raising alarm among infrastructure and disaster management authorities.
KeNHA, established under the Kenya Roads Act of 2007 and operational since September 2008, is tasked with managing the country’s national trunk roads — classified into three key categories:
- Class S: High-speed highways connecting major cities, designed to carry large volumes of traffic efficiently.
- Class A: Strategic roads connecting international borders, airports, and seaports — covering approximately 6,830 kilometres.
- Class B: National routes linking economic hubs, county headquarters, and major centres to Class A roads or the capital.
Ndungu assured the public that KeNHA is working closely with relevant agencies to address the damage and restore normalcy. Further updates on the repair timelines and alternate routes will be issued in due course.
Uzalendo News will continue monitoring the situation.
