Kenyans can breathe a sigh of relief after President William Ruto directed contractors to commence the construction of the Nakuru-Nairobi highway from July this year.
The announcement was made on Thursday, May 15, by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, who conveyed the information on behalf of the Head of State during his visit to Nakuru County.
He said the dualling of the Rironi-Mau Summit highway would begin in the next two months to enhance the safety of travellers and facilitate easier and more effective movement of people and goods to and from the Rift Valley, Western, and Nyanza regions.
According to the DP, the President had already instructed Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir to oversee the construction works to ensure the timely completion of the Ksh90 billion project Deputy President Kithure Kindiki during a church service on Sunday, May 12.
