
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.
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