1. SHOWCASING THE STATUS OF ROADS IN NAIROBI
PRESENTED DURING THE LAUNCH CEREMONY OF THE NAIROBI BUSINESS PARK EXTENSION HELD ON 2nd AUGUST, 2012
By:
Eng. M. S. M. KAMAU, CBS, HSC
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Roads

3. OUTLINE OF THE PRESENTATION
Introduction
Ongoing Road Projects in Nairobi
Planned Road projects in Nairobi
Private Sector Participation in Development of Road Infrastructure
Opportunities for Private sector Participation
Way Forward

4. 1.0 INTRODUCTION
Economic pillar of the Vision 2030 is founded on road transport infrastructure as an enabler.
Connectivity through a network of roads, railways, ports, airports, water and sanitation facilities, and telecommunications.
How does RSIP affect the operations of Nairobi Business Park and the entire business environment?

5. 1.0 INTRODUCTION Human Resources Investment Vision 2030
Economic Pillar
Social Pillar
Political Pillar
Sound Infrastructure
Roads
ICT
Ports and Harbours
Railways
Energy
Transport
Telecommunications
Water & Sanitation
Airports
Public sector Reforms
Macro-economic Stability Security
Land Use Reforms
Human Resources Investment

6. 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Role of Road Transport in Business Development
Efficient Road Transport vital for Business
Mobility and access for people and goods
Public Transport
Linkages with other modes of transport
Stimulate development of new undeveloped areas

7. 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.2 Challenges to Efficient Road Transport
Traffic congestion
Low capacity of existing Roads
Inefficient Junction designs
Increased demand
Low levels of Investment in roads
Poor spatial planning
Encroachment on Road reserves
Unregulated public transport

8. 1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.3 Ministry’s Approach to the Challenges
Proper maintenance of existing roads
Expansion of existing Roads
Opening and Construction of Missing Link Roads
Construction of Bypasses
Introduction of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Systems
Proper coordination of land use
Traffic management measures
Demarcation and Protection of road reserves
Private sector participation in infrastructure development and Maintenance

9. NAIROBI MISSING LINKS

10. NAIROBI BYPASSES MAP
2. NAIROBI EASTERN AND NORTHERN BYPASS

11. ONGOING PROJECTS

12. THIKA ROAD PROJECT Financed by the African Development Bank and GoK.
To ease congestion on the busy Nairobi – Thika corridor.
Substantially complete
Major challenges:
-Road safety
-Driver/ Road user education necessary
-Relocation of services
-Encroachment on road reserve/Land acquisition

13. 2. NAIROBI EASTERN &NORTHERN BYPASS
Financed by GoK and Chinese Government
Channel traffic away from the city centre
Eastern Bypass connects the busy Mombasa Road to Thika- Road
Northern bypass connects Thika Road to Ruaka area and will eventually connect to Nairobi – Nakuru Highway.

14. PROJECTS ONGOING 2. NAIROBI EASTERN AND NORTHERN BYPASS
NK Start
EK Start

15. 2.2 Nairobi Eastern and Northern Bypass
Outering Road Overpass Bridge (Km 1+000) Eastern Bypass
Dual Carriageway + Footpaths (KM – KM 4+400) Eastern Bypass

16. 3. NAIROBI WESTERN RING ROADS
Part of the Missing Link Roads In Nairobi.
Funded by the Government of Japan through a Grant of Kshs 1.9 Billion .
Part of the missing link roads in Nairobi.
Construction commenced in June 2011.
Expected completion in March 2013
Connect:
-Ngong Road to James Gichuru through Kileleshwa
-Gitanga Road to Waiyaki way through Kileleshwa

18. 4. UPGRADING OF LANGATA ROAD
Financed by the Government of Kenya
Upgrading to two lane dual carriage
Contract Sum Kshs 2,671,000,000.00
Underpass at Bomas Junction
Pedestrian walkways and cycle tracks for cyclists
Box culvert
Other drainage works
Completion by May 2013

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20. 5. NAIROBI SOUTHERN BYPASS
Financed by the Chinese Government and the Government of Kenya
Contract sum Ksh.17,199,793, Separate grade
intersections at Mombasa, Langata, Ngong and Kikuyu roads
Commenced 2nd July, 2012
Contract period is expected to be 36 months
Expected completion by July 2015

21. 5. NAIROBI SOUTHERN BYPASS
Scope Of Works:
Construction of dual carriageway with a length of kilometres
12 kilometre slip roads
8.5 kilometre service roads
An extra 8 kilometre service roads whose location shall be decided by the employer
Three full interchanges at Bypass intersection with Mombasa, Langata and Ngong roads
Fly-overs (partial interchanges) at Community, Thogoto and Dagoretti roads.
Street lighting installation on the whole road

22. Interchange configuration on southern Bypass /Ngong Road Junction
Southern Bypass Road
Ngong Road
Ngong
Kikuyu
Nairobi
Langata

23. 6. NON- MOTORIZED TRAFFIC FACILITIES
Statistics have shown that over 47% of Nairobi Residents walk to and from work.
Non-motorized traffic facilities have been integrated into the designs of all road projects.
NMT facilities include:
-Walkways
-Cycle Tracks
-Foot Bridges
These also help to improve on road safety.

24. Walkway
Cycle Track

25. 7. UPPER HILL ROADS Financed by Government of Kenya
Implementation in two phases:
-Phase 1: Currently under construction
-Phase II: Currently under Design

26. 7.1 UPPER HILL ROADS: Phase I
Involves expansion of the existing roads by either dualling or widening of the lanes
Financed by the Government of Kenya
Contract Sum : Kshs Kshs.2,002,892,599.00
Commenced on 22nd May 2012
Expected Completion: 22nd May 2014

27. 7.2 UPPER HILL ROADS: Phase I
The roads to be dualled are:
-Part of Hospital Road
-Elgon Road
-Kilimanjaro road
-Upper Hill road
-Bunyala road

28. 8. OTHER ONGOING ROAD PROJECTS
NO.
PROJECT
FUNDING
START DATE
COMPLETION DATE 1
Upgrading of Eastleigh Roads
GoK
13th March,
24th May 2013 2
Rehabilitation of South C Roads
4th Dec, 2012
2nd Dec, 2013 3
Upgrading of Syokimau – Katani Road
4th Dec, 2013 4
Upgrading of Kasarani-Mwiki-Githurai Link Road (Phase I)
19th Feb, 2012
20th Oct, 2013

29. 8. OTHER ONGOING ROAD PROJECTS
The project for the improvement of Eastliegh roads cover the following roads with a total of 2.1km:
-2nd Avenue Eastleigh
-15th Street and adjoining streets.
2nd Avenue Eastleigh and 15th Street link Juja Road to 1st Avenue Eastleigh.

30. 8. OTHER ONGOING ROAD PROJECTS
The scope of works include:
-Drainage Works
-Construction of Footpaths
-Construction of Bus-bays
-Reconstruction of the carriageway
-Junction Repairs
-Road furniture
The project commenced on 13th March, 2012 and is expected to be completed by 24th May 2013

31. PLANNED PROJECTS

32. 1. PHASE II: ADAMS ARCADE – KAREN – NGONG - BOMAS
Negotiations ongoing for Funding by Chinese Government
Upgrading 30km to Dual Carriage standards
Estimated cost Kshs 15 Billion
Separate Grade intersections at Dagoretti corner, Junction with Southern Bypass and Karen Shopping Centre

33. 2. PHASE II: ADAMS ARCADE – KAREN – NGONG – BOMAS (Cont’d)
Dualling to four (4) Lanes
Provision of service roads
Provision for Walkways and cycle tracks
Footbridges at selected points
Detailed Engineering designs will be completed by end of August 2012
Expected to commence in early 2013 with a contract period of 36 Months
Expected completion by early 2016

34. 3. Dualling of Outer Ring Road
Financing Agreement signed with African development Bank for Kshs 3.5 Billion
Estimated cost Kshs 6.0 Billion
Negotiations ongoing for additional funding
Detailed Engineering designs completed
Expected to commence in early 2013 with a contract period of 36 Months

35. 4. EU Funded Missing Link Roads
Financing Agreement signed with European Delegation to Kenya
Estimated cost Kshs 3.5 Billion (€ 32.5 Million)
Total of 13.6km of Missing Link Roads and 11.7 km of Non- motorized Traffic facilities
Detailed Engineering designs completed
Expected to commence in January 2013 with a contract period of 36 Months
Expected Completion by January 2015

36. 3. EU Funded Missing Link Roads
MISSING LINK No
NAME
LENGTH (KM)
Missing Link Roads
M-1
Accra Road to Ngara Road
0.7
M-5
(Muratina St) General Waruingi St to Juja Road
3.0
M-10
Likoni Road Extension): Enterprise Road to Mombasa
1.8
M-15a
Ring Road Parkland (Westlands Roundabout – Limuru Road)
4.0
M-15b
Ring Road Parkland Extension: (Limuru Road to Thika road)
1.6
M-16
Quarry Road Extension: (Ladhies Road to Quarry Road)
2.5
Total
13.6km

37. 3. EU Funded Missing Link Roads
MISSING LINK No
NAME
LENGTH (KM)
Non- Motorized Transport Routes
NMT-16
Footpaths and cycle tracks on Jogoo Road
4.0
NMT-17
Footpaths and cycle tracks on Lusaka Road
5.2
NMT-18
Footpaths and cycle tracks on Rabai Road
2.5
Total
11.7km

38. 5. Nairobi Urban Transport Improvement Project
Financing Agreement signed with the World Bank
Comprised of Six Components:
-JKIA – Museum Hill - Rironi Road
-Bus Rapid Transit for Nairobi BRT (Consultancy)
-Traffic Management Systems for Nairobi
-Mombasa Urban Transport Master Plan
-Light Rail transit for Nairobi
-Capacity Building Component

39. 5. Nairobi Urban Transport Improvement Project
BRT Corridors
-Haile Selassie – Ring Road Pumwani Junction
-Ring Road Ngara
-Juja Road
-Komarock Road to junction with Kangundo road
-Outering Road from Kangundo Road Junction to
-Komarock Road Junction

40. Juja Road Njiru NCBD Jogoo Road Manyanja Road Msa Road Kangundo Road
Outer Ring Road
NCBD
Jogoo Road
Manyanja Road
Msa Road

41. 6. GREATER EASTERN BYPASS
- To connect Mombasa Road (A109) at Lukenya Hills to Garissa Road (A2) at Kilimambogo.
- Detailed engineering designs are ongoing.
7. GREATER SOUTHERN BYPASS
- To connect Mombasa Road (A109) at Athi River to Narok Road (B3) at Suswa.
- Currently at planning Stage.

42. PRIVATE SECTOR PARTICIPATION IN ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT

43. 1. Funding Models for Road Infrastructure
Entire Government funding
Entire Private sector funding (PPP)
Joint funding by both Government and Private sector.

44. 2. OPPORTUNITIES FOR PRIVATE SECTOR PARTICIPATION
Road maintenance
New Road development
Public Transport (Bus Rapid Transit Systems - BRT)
Toll Roads construction
Toll Bridge construction

45. WAY FORWARD Enhance investment in Road infrastructure
Proper maintenance of existing roads
Promote Safety in our roads
Encourage private sector participation in Infrastructure financing and development
Improve Public Transport
Enhance good governance in Management of Roads.
Protection of Road Reserves
Proper coordination with other agencies with regard to demarcation and protection of road corridors

46. Thank You!