Embakasi East, West receive largest allocation in Ksh.2.1B Nairobi roads improvement project

Governor Johnson Sakaja said the county is prioritising the two constituencies due to their dense population and high traffic demand, noting that improved road networks will significantly enhance connectivity, reduce congestion, and ease the movement of goods and services.

Speaking during the United Winner DT Sacco's 25th Anniversary celebration in Embakasi East, Sakaja confirmed that Embakasi East and West have together received Ksh.867 million, accounting for nearly half of the total allocation.

The funds are being used to construct and rehabilitate 10 key roads, including Umoja One SDA Road, Kwa Maji Road, Umoja Rockfield Road, Tena Police Post Access Road, the Bypass–Mohango Link Road, Aviation School–Fedha–Tassia–Nyayo Embakasi Road, Embakasi Road to Embakasi Village, Mohango Kajuju Road, Kibiku Muhuyu Road, and Komarock Estate Access Road.

These projects, valued between Ksh.11 million and Ksh.216 million each, aim to open up neighbourhoods and improve access to essential services.

“These are not plans on paper; they are projects residents can see taking shape. In total, Embakasi East and West have received Ksh.867 million out of the Ksh.2.1 billion set aside for city roads, and most of these projects will be completed soon,” Sakaja said.

The Governor emphasised that the roads will boost urban mobility, create jobs for local youth, and stimulate business growth in the two rapidly growing areas. Beyond Embakasi, Sakaja noted that the road improvement program spans all 17 Nairobi sub-counties, with dozens of projects currently at different stages of completion.

“From Kasarani to Dagoretti, from Lang’ata to Westlands every corner of Nairobi is seeing progress. We are connecting estates, schools, markets, and health facilities through better roads. This is how we bring services closer to our people,” he said.

The Governor added that the transformation extends beyond roads through the Ward Development Programme (WDP), which has seen record investment in local infrastructure.

“In 2017, only Ksh.200 million was spent on ward projects. When I got into office, that rose to Ksh.950 million in 2022–2023, Ksh.753 million in 2023–2024, and Ksh.680 million this year,” he said, adding that the initiatives are powered by Nairobi’s record own-source revenue of Ksh.13.8 billion, up from Ksh.10.8 billion in 2022.

“It’s not about money; it’s our responsibility to ensure development is done with order, safety, and integrity. This is your tax money at work,” Sakaja affirmed.