Organized public transit, reduced congestion, faster commutes, reduced emissions, improved road safety
Nairobi Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) System
Planned Bus Rapid Transit system for Nairobi with dedicated bus lanes along major corridors.
AnnouncedJanuary 1, 2018
Financials
Offering PriceKsh 35,000,000,000KES
Timeline
BRT Feasibility Study
World Bank-funded feasibility study for Nairobi BRT completed
Detailed Design Phase
Detailed engineering design for BRT corridors commenced
Contractors
To Be Determined
Civil Works ContractorContractor procurement ongoing
Politicians Involved
Uhuru Kenyatta
President of KenyaInitiated the BRT feasibility and design process
Johnson Sakaja
Governor of NairobiCurrent Nairobi governor overseeing BRT planning continuation
Benefits
Description
The Nairobi BRT project plans to introduce dedicated bus lanes, modern bus stations, and organized public transit along major Nairobi corridors. The initial phase targets the Thika Road corridor (Line 1) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Westlands via Mombasa Road/Uhuru Highway (Line 2). Funded by the World Bank and French Development Agency (AFD), the project aims to modernize Nairobi's chaotic matatu-dominated public transport system. Progress has been slow with lengthy design and planning phases.
Overview
First dedicated mass transit system for Nairobi, Africa's fourth most congested city, intended to transform urban mobility for millions of commuters.