President William Ruto has announced plans to elevate the Rironi-Maai Mahiu Highway into a four-lane road in an effort to eradicate traffic jams along the route.
Speaking during a Sunday mass at St Mary's Girls School in Narok Town, Ruto said the government had already made plans to expand the highway in an effort to reduce congestion along the route. reduce con
"I know you are using the road from Nairobi to Rironi to Maai Mahiu to Narok here. The road from Rironi to Mahi Mahiu, we will make it a four-lane highway to help reduce the traffic jam along the escarpment," Ruto stated.
According to the Head of State, the construction of the highway is likely to begin after the completion of the Rironi-Mau Summit road, expected to be completed by April 2027.
While he did not reveal the timelines, the construction of the highway from Rironi to Maai Mahiu will likely benefit travellers plying the Western Kenya route, especially for those travelling from Nairobi through Narok to Western Kenya and the Lake region.
The 23-kilometre road has faced delays for years, following high volumes of cargo trucks that have preferred the route over the Rironi-Mau Summit highway. During festive seasons, it faced congestion and safety concerns arising from design issues, driver behavior, and climatic conditions.
