The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has received an official proposal from Women in Real Estate (WIRE) seeking to establish a collaborative agreement for the construction of a new roadside station at Salgaa.
The strategic proposal targets the Salgaa stretch along the busy Eldoret-Nakuru highway corridor, a section historically known for frequent traffic accidents and heavy commercial transport operations.
KeNHA officials met with representatives to discuss the framework of the potential public-private partnership.
Under the initial framework, the proposed initiative aligns with KeNHA’s broader strategic commitment to enhancing road user safety across major national transport corridors.
Roadside stations typically provide dedicated parking areas, rest facilities, sanitation services, and commercial amenities for long-distance truck drivers and public motorists.
The collaboration aims to address long-standing safety concerns along the corridor. Long-distance drivers frequently travel extended distances without adequate rest stops, which officials note contributes significantly to driver fatigue and highway accidents along the busy route.
The proposal comes as Kenya continues to expand its national trunk road network to facilitate trade across the East African region.
Establishing formal rest stops along high-traffic freight corridors remains a key focus for transport regulators and infrastructure planners seeking to reduce road mortality rates.
KeNHA indicated that the proposed development remains under review, as both parties explore the structural and legal requirements necessary to formalize a collaborative agreement.
Further technical assessments will determine the project footprint and development timeline.
Industry experts observe that private sector involvement in highway amenities helps relieve state budgets while improving road service standards.
If approved, the Salgaa facility could serve as a model for future collaborative roadside developments along other major corridors nationwide.
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