Kenya is seeking to move the planned dualling of the Nairobi Northern Bypass and two other major infrastructure projects from the pipeline into implementation following fresh talks with Chinese development officials.

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National Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo said the projects were among the priority programmes discussed during a consultative meeting in Beijing with China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) Vice Chairman Liu Junfeng.

“We will continue working closely with CIDCA to move these and other priority programmes from commitment to implementation,” Kiptoo said on Friday, September 18.

The 20.2-kilometre Northern Bypass currently operates as a single carriageway running from Ruaka in Kiambu County to Ruiru, where it connects with the Eastern Bypass. The government approved its conversion into a dual carriageway in June 2025.

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The upgrade is expected to include eight interchanges, overpasses and underpasses, alongside pedestrian walkways , cycle paths, improved drainage and upgrades to connecting roads.

The Northern Bypass is among the projects Kenya has been pursuing with China, with the Treasury previously announcing China EximBank's approval of financing for the road under the Preferential Buyer's Credit arrangement.

The government has since been working on steps towards procurement and implementation .

At the same time, Kiptoo said the discussions also covered the Bosto Dam Water Supply Project and the Muthaiga-Kiambu-Ndumberi Road Project.

The Muthaiga-Kiambu-Ndumberi Road covers about 23.5 kilometres from the Muthaiga Interchange through Kiambu Town to Ndumberi.

The road is being upgraded to a dual carriageway and includes sections through Nairobi and Kiambu counties.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke