Improved freight efficiency, reduced accidents, better Nairobi-Mombasa connectivity, complementing SGR
Nairobi-Mombasa Highway (A109) Rehabilitation
Ongoing rehabilitation and expansion of the 480km A109 highway connecting Nairobi to Mombasa.
AnnouncedJanuary 1, 2015
StartedJanuary 1, 2016
Expected CompletionDecember 31, 2028
Financials
Offering PriceKsh 50,000,000,000KES
Timeline
Rehabilitation Works Begin
Various sections of the A109 began rehabilitation works
Ongoing Expansion
Multiple sections at different stages of completion
Contractors
Various Contractors
Section ContractorsMultiple contractors working on different sections of the highway
Politicians Involved
Uhuru Kenyatta
President of KenyaInitiated several sections of the A109 rehabilitation
Benefits
Description
The A109 highway between Nairobi and Mombasa is Kenya's most important road link, connecting the capital to the main port. Various sections have been rehabilitated and expanded over the years, with ongoing works to upgrade sections to dual carriageway standard. Key sections include the Machakos Junction to Sultan Hamud stretch and the Mariakani to Mombasa section. The road serves heavy freight traffic that doesn't use the SGR.
Overview
Kenya's most critical highway for trade, connecting Nairobi to Mombasa Port and serving as the main road artery for East African freight.