NAIROBI, Kenya — President William Ruto on Monday, June 29, 2026, officially commissioned the Sh3.8 billion Ngong Road–Naivasha Road flyover, describing the project as a strategic investment to ease congestion, improve mobility and boost economic productivity in the capital city.
“For too long, congestion has imposed a heavy cost on our economy and on the daily lives of our people. It has delayed workers on their way to earning a living, increased the cost of doing business, kept traders away from customers and taken precious time away from families.”
President Ruto was joined by Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja at the commissioning ceremony at Junction Mall, where they described the project as a major milestone in transforming the capital’s transport network through the National Government–Nairobi County Cooperation Agreement.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Ngong Road–Naivasha Road Flyover (Viaduct) |
| Location | Junction Mall, Nairobi (near Kenya Meteorological Department) |
| Length | 255–820 metres (elevated dual carriageway) |
| Lanes | Four-lane (two lanes each direction) |
| Cost | Sh3.8 billion |
| Funding | Concessional loan of Sh3.58 billion (EUR 25.3 million) from the Spanish Corporate International Fund (FIEM) |
| Implementing Agency | Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) |
| Completion | Opened one year ahead of schedule (originally expected July 2027) |
Key Features
The flyover is designed to separate through-traffic along Ngong Road from vehicles accessing Naivasha Road and King’ara Road, eliminating one of Nairobi’s long-standing traffic bottlenecks. The project also includes:
- Upgraded junctions
- Pedestrian walkways
- Dedicated cycling lanes
According to President Ruto, the flyover is expected to ease congestion on the corridor by up to 60 per cent, leading to shorter travel times and lower transport costs for motorists, businesses and public service vehicles.
Once complete, the flyover is projected to cut commute times from Ngong Town to Nairobi’s Central Business District from two hours to just 25 minutes.
The flyover is expected to improve access to the nearby Talanta Sports City ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, which Kenya is scheduled to host.
During the commissioning, President Ruto also provided updates on several other major transport projects across Nairobi:
| Project | Status / Value |
|---|---|
| Upper Hill–Kenyatta Avenue Viaduct | 60% complete – Sh3 billion |
| State House Road upgrade | Sh1.6 billion |
| Talanta Sports City access roads | Sh3.9 billion |
| Kiambu Road dualing (23.5km, Muthaiga to Kiambu) | ~Sh30 billion (US$221 million) |
| Modern Traffic Management Centre | ~Sh7.9 billion (US$60 million) – under construction |
| Intelligent Transport System (210+ signalised junctions) | Sh45 billion (three-phase) |
| Urban road maintenance | 729 kilometres currently under maintenance |
| Street lighting | Installation/rehabilitation of nearly 100,000 street lights across Nairobi |
| Nairobi Regeneration Programme | Ongoing – includes 20 modern markets, river regeneration, sewer & sanitation upgrades (~Sh80 billion unlocked) |
Governor Sakaja welcomed the progress, revealing that the Cooperation Agreement has unlocked an additional Sh80 billion for transformative projects across the city, including:
- Construction of 20 modern markets
- Road construction and recarpeting across all 85 wards
- Nairobi River regeneration programme
- Solid waste management reforms
- Sewer and sanitation upgrades
- Expanded public lighting infrastructure
Sakaja also announced that Nairobi has received Sh2 billion specifically to strengthen drainage infrastructure ahead of anticipated El Niño rains, with works already underway across the city’s 85 wards.
“Development cannot be reserved for a few neighbourhoods while others are left behind. Every Kenyan deserves safe roads, better access, and equal opportunity.”
📄 Disclaimer
This article is based on publicly available information from official government communications, project reports, and credible media sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, project details such as timelines, costs, and implementation status may change over time.
