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.

Road construction projects valued at Sh14 billion are reshaping the transport network in Kisumu, Kenya, with major works gathering pace, according to Capital FM. Among the projects under construction is the 30.5-kilometre Maseno-Kombewa-Kalandini road, along with roads in Maseno Town, a package valued at Sh1.73 billion. The works form part of a broader effort to upgrade infrastructure and improve connectivity across the region, the outlet reported.

Kabete MP Wamacukuru has inspected ongoing road upgrades along the Kwa Henry–Kamoriani–Githunguri Gia Gichamu stretch in Kabete Constituency. The project, part of the Kabete Constituency Roads Development Programme, aims to enhance rural road links to durable standards. Contractors are currently using grading machines and tippers to rehabilitate the roads, with crews observed shaping the formation and compacting sub-base sections.

President Bola Tinubu has initiated the construction of the Dikwa–Gamboru Ngala Road, spanning 49.55 kilometers, and the Bama–Banki Road, covering 49.15 kilometers. He emphasized the importance of these highways for economic growth, regional integration, and national security, noting that they are vital for the North-East and serve as gateways to neighboring African countries.

For decades, poor road quality in Tanzania hindered access to markets for farmers, healthcare for patients, and increased transport costs for businesses. However, recent improvements in road infrastructure are transforming this situation, facilitating better connectivity and economic activity across the country, according to Daily News.

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.