Government launches upgrading of 79km Narok roads to bitumen standard

The national government has launched the upgrading of two critical road segments covering 79 kilometers to bitumen standard in Narok County. Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir announced the commencement of the civil works, which took place under the leadership of President William Ruto.

The scope of the projects covers the 59-kilometer Enengetia-Olposimoru Road alongside the 20-kilometer Ololunga-Ewaso Ng'iro Road. Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir stated that upgrading these arterial routes to bitumen standard will connect local agricultural producers directly to markets across the region.

Farmers in the area routinely transport high volumes of agricultural goods, including maize, wheat, vegetables, and dairy products. The Ministry of Roads and Transport (MoRT) expects the completed tarmac roads to move these agricultural yields and produce faster and more efficiently.

Local public infrastructure and access to key social amenities in Narok County will also see improvements as physical connectivity expands. The 20-kilometer Ololunga-Ewaso Ng'iro Road project forms an integral part of the government's broader 6 billion Kenyan Shillings (KES) capital investment program.

This multi-billion-shilling initiative aims to deliver a total of 300 kilometers of paved roads across the entire county. On-site engineering and earthworks remain active on several fronts, while the separate Ololunga-Sogoo-Saptet-Mulot Road corridor is currently approaching 60 percent completion.

The Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) oversees many rural infrastructure upgrading efforts across county boundaries, ensuring local feeder roads seamlessly link into primary arterial corridors. Upgrading gravel corridors into bitumen roads reduces transport overheads for agricultural haulers operating vehicles in the region.

Government representatives noted that ongoing transport corridor investments in agricultural belts remain essential to supporting smallholder farmers. The dual road projects will serve key agricultural zones that have traditionally struggled with transport delays during heavy rains.

With active construction under way across various sections, contractors are currently executing earthworks, drainage installations, and sub-base preparations. Project teams are working to ensure that the ongoing road developments stay aligned with projected delivery timelines.

Civil works across the selected corridors are proceeding as scheduled under the oversight of government infrastructure inspectors. The expanding network of tarmac roads in Narok County forms part of ongoing national efforts to enhance rural transport links.