KenHA signs Sh17.3b deal with Chinese contractor

Kenya National Highways Authority Director General Peter M Mundinia (centre) signs an agreement with the China Road and Bridge Corporation’s Country Manager Mr Li Qiang for the construction of The Nairobi Western Bypass. Looking on is KeNHA General Manager, Planning and Environment, Eng. Samuel Omer. (PHOTO: COURTESY)

Heavy traffic jams currently experienced in Nairobi are expected to reduce after a State road agency and a Chinese firm entered into an agreement to construct a Sh17.3 billion Western bypass.

Kenya National Highways Authority (KenHA) on Wednesday signed an agreement with the China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) to carry out feasibility studies and designs for the development of the bypass.