For years, fellow citizens have spent countless hours trapped in relentless traffic along the Western Corridor, especially on the 175km Nairobi-Mau Summit road section and the 58km Nairobi-Maai Mahiu-Naivasha stretch that winds through the treacherous Kikuyu Escarpment.

Beyond the daily inconvenience, these roads have been scenes of heartbreaking tragedy.

The horror crashes along the corridor have claimed thousands of lives over the years, shattering families, ending dreams, and robbing our nation of immense potential.

In 2024 alone, 284 people died on the two sections of the corridor and 168 in 2023, losses that are both devastating and unacceptable.

Today marks the beginning of a new chapter. At Kamandura, Kiambu County, we have launched the dualling of these critical roads, a transformative $1.54 billion (KSh200 billion) investment that will finally bring an end to the gridlock, danger, and inefficiency that Kenyans have endured for far too long.

This monumental project will ease movement to the Western region of our country, strengthen regional connectivity, and stimulate trade and economic activity within Kenya and across our borders.

We are taking a decisive step toward building a safer, more efficient, and more prosperous nation for every Kenyan.