President William Ruto announced that the construction of the Mau Summit-Malaba expressway extension will start before the end of the year. This project aims to create at least 10,000 jobs and enhance trade and tourism in Western Kenya.
The Mau Summit-Malaba extension will run concurrently with the ongoing Rironi-Mau Summit highway works. The first route will connect Mau Summit to Eldoret, continuing through Kakamega to Malaba. A second corridor will branch from Mau Summit through Kericho to Kisumu.
Key facts:
- The project covers 243 kilometers of road upgrades.
- Motorists will pay toll fees on the new four-lane corridor.
- The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) is implementing the project.
Ruto stated, “I would like to announce that before the end of the year, we will begin the construction from Mau Summit to Eldoret, to Kakamega, and then to Malaba.” This initiative is part of a broader strategy to boost infrastructure in the region.
The highway upgrade complements existing routes, specifically enhancing connectivity with the Nairobi-Rironi-Mau Summit corridor. The government expects this infrastructure development will stimulate economic growth and job creation across various sectors.
However, it is unclear whether the Kisumu-Busia Highway section will be included in this extension or in future Lake Victoria Ringroad plans. Observers are keenly watching how these developments will unfold as construction timelines are finalized.
