Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero has defended delays to the R192m Lilian Ngoyi Street reconstruction project, saying "delayed doesn't mean failed." According to TimesLIVE, Morero attributed the two-month setback to cash-flow problems and the complexity of underground works. The mayor made the remarks in a video address reported on 9 September 2026, insisting the city remains committed to completing the project.

A contract to widen 1.4 kilometers of road at the Port of Mombasa has escalated into a costly project, costing Sh8.3 billion, funded by taxpayers. The expenses include luxury items such as air-conditioned offices, diesel SUVs, and a Sh1.89 billion contingency fund, which a commercial lawyer suggests may conceal human intervention. Managing Director Captain William Ruto is under scrutiny due to a separate Sh31.2 billion procurement petition and a Sh1.9 billion discrepancy raised in Parliament.

The City of Johannesburg has decided to write off approximately R918 million in historical irregular and unauthorized expenditures, which has led to a debate among councillors regarding governance and accountability. Leaders from ActionSA and the DA have raised concerns about financial mismanagement, while the ANC defends the decision as a necessary measure to address past issues.

Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir has set an October 30, 2026 deadline for completion of the Rironi-Naivasha dual carriageway, according to Tuko. The KSh 183 billion highway project is advancing towards Nakuru, with the government issuing an update on its progress. The road is expected to ease traffic along the busy Nairobi-Nakuru corridor once completed.

Construction of the 12-kilometre Mjanaheri-Ngomeni link road in Magarini Sub-County, Kenya, has reached 50 per cent completion, according to the Kenya News Agency. The Sh600 million project, commissioned by President William Ruto three months ago, is being implemented by the Coast Development Authority. Officials say the road is expected to improve transport and boost economic activity in the coastal area once completed.

The City of Johannesburg has secured a loan of R3.8 billion aimed at addressing its electricity issues. The funds will be used to tackle the backlog in maintenance and major capital works, which is expected to take time to resolve.