PRESS STATEMENT; THE FATAL ROAD TRAFFIC CRASH AT KANGA, MTITO ANDEI

Kenya and China are strategic partners in building the transport infrastructure that drives trade, attracts investment and unlocks economic growth. At the 2026 Financial Street Forum, I reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to deepening cooperation with China and EXIM Bank to accelerate the Naivasha–Kisumu–Malaba SGR extension and modernise our Transport Infrastructure. Through innovative financing, public-private partnerships and the Belt and Road Initiative, we are strengthening regional connectivity, opening markets and creating new opportunities for trade, investment and shared prosperity.

Mashujaa Day readiness is taking shape! I led a multi-agency team to inspect @KURAroads funded urban road upgrades across Eldoret, Iten, Kapsabet, Nandi Hills and Kapsowar, covering 22.9km ahead of this year's #MashujaaDay celebrations. With works at 82.2% in Eldoret and 76% in Iten, we are easing mobility, improving access and preparing our towns to host the Nation.

Through @KeRRA_Ke development is reaching the grassroots and opening up local economies. The 52km Turbo–Kipkaren Selia–Kaiboi–Kimondi–Chepterit Road, linking Uasin Gishu and Nandi, is taking shape under President @WilliamsRuto’s development agenda. Better roads mean lower transport costs, stronger agricultural markets and more opportunities for our local communities.

Joined H.E. President @WilliamsRuto for the launch of the 22km Mugundoi–Nandi Hills and Kosiage–Cheptulu Road, Phase I to bitumen standard, in Nandi County. This KSh 1.38 billion Road Project will boost dairy, tea and maize farming by improving farmers’ access to markets, connecting businesses to major roads and easing access to healthcare, schools and essential services.

The Ministry of Roads and Transport, working with the World Bank, is advancing preparations for the Lake Victoria Ring Road and Roads for Rural Economic Development projects. Led by Qimiao Fan, World Bank Division Director for Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia and Uganda, the mission assessed existing road conditions, reviewed proposed alignments and identified key challenges requiring attention in project design and implementation planning. I joined the team on the ground to assess the infrastructure needs and connectivity gaps these investments are intended to address. These projects will be critical in strengthening regional connectivity, opening up rural economies, supporting agriculture and tourism, facilitating trade and improving access to essential services.