KeRRA Upgrades Kahaini-Kaburugi-Kiranga Road to Bitumen Standard

The rehabilitation and spot improvement of the Kahaini–Kaburugi–Kiranga Road in Kandara Constituency, Murang’a County, is under way. The project is being implemented by the Kenya Rural Roads Authority.

The works are upgrading the route from a seasonal murram road to an all-weather bitumen standard. Activities include bitumen surfacing, spot improvements, earthworks and extensive drainage and culvert construction.

These measures are intended to enhance durability and ensure year-round accessibility. Once completed, the road will ease the movement of people and goods and shorten travel times for local residents.

Farmers and traders are expected to gain a more reliable route to markets. The upgraded corridor will also strengthen connectivity between the B23 and C541 roads, improving access across Ngararia and neighbouring areas.

Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Dr Raymond Omollo described road infrastructure as a powerful driver of rural transformation. He said it opens up communities, connects people to opportunities and makes essential services, markets and livelihoods more accessible.

Through the State Department, continued collaboration with road agencies, enforcement officers and local communities will promote road safety and responsible road use along the corridor.

The project forms part of ongoing efforts to improve rural connectivity in Murang’a County. Photographs released with the update showed active construction, including drainage works and surfacing preparations.

Bitumen surfacing will replace the previous seasonal surface that became difficult to use during rains. Improved drainage and culverts are designed to protect the new pavement and maintain access throughout the year.

Local economic activity is expected to benefit from the more dependable link. Residents who previously faced challenges moving produce or reaching services will have a better route once the works are finished.

No specific completion date or contract value was provided in the latest update. Progress is focused on the physical upgrading of the alignment and associated drainage structures.

The connection between the B23 and C541 is presented as a practical improvement for intra-constituency travel. Coordination with local communities remains part of the implementation approach.