NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 29 – President William Ruto and Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson on Monday commissioned the Ngong Road–Naivasha Road Flyover, describing the project as a major milestone in transforming the capital’s transport network through the National Government–Nairobi County Cooperation Agreement.

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The new flyover is expected to ease traffic congestion along one of Nairobi’s busiest transport corridors, significantly reducing travel time and improving mobility for thousands of motorists and commuters.

Speaking during the commissioning, President Ruto said the project is among the flagship developments being implemented under the cooperation agreement between the National and County governments, which has accelerated infrastructure development across Nairobi.

“This is exactly what we meant when we spoke about the Cooperation Agreementto bring together the two levels of government to fast-track development in the capital city,” said President Ruto.

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The Head of State revealed that more than 200 kilometres of roads are currently under construction through the agreement and are expected to be completed within the year.

Governor Sakaja welcomed the progress, saying the partnership has unlocked unprecedented investment for Nairobi, including an additional KSh80 billion that is funding transformative projects across the city.

“Even as counties receive their equitable share, Nairobi has greatly benefited from the Cooperation Agreement. The additional KSh80 billion is accelerating critical projects, including roads, markets, street lighting, drainage and the regeneration of our city,” Sakaja said.

The Governor said Nairobi has already received KSh2 billion specifically to strengthen drainage infrastructure ahead of the anticipated El Niño rains, with works already underway across the city’s 85 wards.

“We have received KSh2 billion to address Nairobi’s drainage ahead of El Niño. The works are ongoing, and with development now devolved to every ward, it is only a matter of months before we significantly improve our drainage systems, roads and other critical infrastructure,” Sakaja said.

President Ruto affirmed that the funding forms part of a broader flood mitigation strategy aimed at permanently addressing Nairobi’s perennial flooding.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya