The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced an ambitious plan to construct a 60-kilometer highway in Thika, Kiambu County, aiming to elevate the town to Kenya’s sixth city.
During a consultative meeting on Friday, Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi highlighted that this new infrastructure project is part of a broader vision to transform Thika into an industrial Smart City.
“A feasibility study and environmental and social impact report have already been completed,” Wamatangi stated, emphasizing the project’s significance for easing congestion and enhancing mobility within the town. However, specific timelines for the project’s initiation were not disclosed.
The governor revealed that designs are currently being developed, followed by plans for public consultations. In addition to the new highway, several existing highways linking Thika to Nairobi will be dualled, including the Haile Selassie-Upper Highway and General Kago Road.
“The section of highway from Thika to Kenol Town will gain an additional lane in both directions,” Wamatangi added, noting proposed improvements to various intersections and roads in the area.
This announcement follows the government’s allocation of Ksh394 billion for the KeNHA Highways Plan over the next five years, which will fund the construction and maintenance of major highways nationwide. KeNHA is also set to invest Ksh192.5 billion for significant road improvement projects, reflecting the government’s commitment to enhancing transportation infrastructure across the country.
