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.

Kenya's Transport Cabinet Secretary Chirchir has announced that the Rironi-Naivasha highway will open by October 30, according to Capital FM. The new timeline targets relief for motorists who have faced persistent congestion along the busy Northern Corridor, particularly on the steep escarpment section and other bottlenecks. The project is expected to ease traffic flow on one of the region's key transport routes once completed.

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced plans to implement a toll fee on the Ksh 184 billion Rironi–Mau Summit Road project upon its completion. The 233-kilometre road, which will be constructed over two years through a public-private partnership, will charge motorists Ksh 8 per kilometre. KeNHA stated that any future changes to the toll will adhere to the project agreement and necessary government approvals and regulations.

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has begun comprehensive inspections of major arterial roads in Kiambu County to carry out urgent maintenance ahead of El Niño rains predicted for October 2026. According to Ghafla Kenya, the technical assessment aims to identify vulnerable road sections needing structural rehabilitation, drainage clearing, and surface repairs in order to prevent severe infrastructure damage during the anticipated heavy rainfall.

The Kenyan government has announced plans to accelerate construction of the Rironi-Mau Summit Road, with completion and opening targeted for June 2027, ahead of the next General Election. According to Business Today, Roads Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir said work on the project would gather pace in the coming weeks, beginning with sections of the road from Rironi. The highway is a major transport corridor in the country.

Motorists using the Nairobi Expressway will be diverted from the Westlands Exit for 12 days, from September 8 to September 20, 2026, to allow maintenance and construction works on the elevated overpass deck after the exit. According to a public notice from Moja Expressway Company, the operator of the toll road, the closure will affect drivers heading through the Westlands area of Nairobi. The announcement was reported by The Kenya Times, which published details of the planned diversion for commuters.