President William Ruto has announced plans to extend Kenya’s road expansion programme from Mau Summit through the Gusii region to Kisumu, with the proposed four-lane dual carriageway expected to connect to the Eldoret–Malaba Highway.
Speaking during an interdenominational church service at Nyamaiya Stadium in Nyamira County on Sunday, November 8, 2026, Ruto said the project could begin around April 2027, after the completion of the Rironi–Mau Summit Highway.
The proposed route will begin at Mau Summit in Nakuru County before extending through Kericho, Bomet, Nyamira and Kisii counties towards Kisumu.
The President also announced plans to upgrade the Kisii–Kisumu Highway to a four-lane dual carriageway, improving connectivity between Kisii, Homa Bay and Kisumu counties.
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The wider road network is expected to link with the Eldoret–Malaba Highway, another major infrastructure project that the government is preparing to implement.
"The biggest road project we are undertaking is the Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit Highway, which will be ready by next year. However, I want to extend the road from Mau Summit through Kericho, Nyamira and Kisii to Kisumu, where it will connect to the Eldoret-Malaba Highway. That is my assignment for next year," Ruto said.
The President said his immediate priority was completing the Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit highway before embarking on the additional road projects.
The announcement comes as the government advances preparations for the proposed 243-kilometre Mau Summit–Eldoret–Malaba Highway upgrade under a public-private partnership (PPP) framework.
The National Treasury's PPP Directorate, the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) are involved in the project preparations.
A pre-feasibility study was launched in February 2026 to assess the project's technical, economic, environmental and financial viability.
The proposed upgrade is intended to expand the existing road into a dual carriageway, improve traffic flow and strengthen regional transport links along the Northern Corridor.
The government's PPP Directorate has outlined further project preparation and procurement stages, meaning the highway remains subject to the required studies, approvals and procurement processes.
Ruto has also indicated that the government is considering beginning the expansion of the Nairobi–Mombasa Highway in 2027.
The proposed project is part of broader plans to improve the country's major transport corridors, reduce congestion and support the movement of people and goods.
During his visit to Nyamira County, the President also announced several development commitments targeting infrastructure, education and sports.
Among the pledges was the construction of a KSh1 billion stadium in Magwagwa, as well as another stadium in Nyamaiya.
Ruto further said construction of Nyamira University was progressing and that the institution was expected to be ready to admit its first students in September 2027.
He also announced plans to upgrade Nyamira County Referral Hospital to a Level Five facility.
The President's visit marked the beginning of a four-day tour of Nyamira and Kisii counties, during which he is expected to engage local leaders and residents and outline development projects for the region.
The proposed road expansion and other commitments now place attention on the government's ability to translate the announcements into funded projects, approved plans and actual construction.