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Holy cow! See what they are doing to the Nairobi Expressway

Unlike typical flowers that take months to flourish, these ones on the expressway have given the road users an overnight natural ambience, serenity and peace of mind.

By Patrick Vidija 4 days ago

Holy cow! See what they are doing to the Nairobi Expressway

The Nairobi Expressway; is it the last frontier in privatisation?

The Nairobi Expressway; is it the last frontier in privatisation?

By XN Iraki 11 days ago

Uhuru Kenyatta commissions landmark road projects

Uhuru Kenyatta commissions landmark road projects

By Mike Kihaki 11 days ago

Why come after you when am exiting? Uhuru responds to Kenya Kwanza political insults

Why come after you when am exiting? Uhuru responds to Kenya Kwanza political insults

By Winfrey Owino 11 days ago

Nairobi Expressway to remain closed from today evening

Nairobi Expressway trial period ends, to remain closed to the public from 9 pm today until its official commission, Moja Expressway announces.

By Betty Njeru 12 days ago

Nairobi Expressway to remain closed from today evening

Kenyans should not pay to use a road - DP William Ruto

According to Ruto, toll charges on roads implemented to meet financial obligations owed to contractors place a substantial tax burden on the poor.

By Too Jared 1 month ago

Kenyans should not pay to use a road - DP William Ruto

There is no reason to drive like lunatics on Nairobi Expressway

Traffic accidents in our country continue to claim innocent lives, orphaning children, claiming spouses and making relatives lose dear ones.

By Masoud Mwinyi 1 month ago

There is no reason to drive like lunatics on Nairobi Expressway

CS Macharia temporarily bans matatus from expressway

The ministry has also committed itself to installing rumble strips to warn drivers to slow down as they approach various toll gates.

By Winfrey Owino 1 month ago

CS Macharia temporarily bans matatus from expressway

Another Nairobi Expressway crash at Mlolongo toll station

Matatu crashes into a Nairobi Expressway toll station at Mlolongo, casualties yet to be established; second similar accident in two weeks.

By Betty Njeru 1 month ago

Another Nairobi Expressway crash at Mlolongo toll station

How much violating Nairobi Expressway rules will cost you

Road users face significant fines for ignoring simple but costly missteps on the 27-kilometre highway stretch.

By David Njaaga 1 month ago

How much violating Nairobi Expressway rules will cost you

One feared dead, scores injured in Nairobi Expressway pile-up

The road (Nairobi Expressway) is yet to be officially commissioned by President Uhuru Kenya.

By Winfrey Owino 1 month ago

One feared dead, scores injured in Nairobi Expressway pile-up

Is the Nairobi Expressway depleting wallets despite its benefits?

Majority of Nairobians are now spending more man-hours navigating the road. Institute of Economic Affairs estimates Kenya losses Sh50 million daily due to traffic.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

Is the Nairobi Expressway depleting wallets despite its benefits?

Expressway fun masks death trap for road users beneath it

The once smooth road was exposed during construction of the multibillion shillings’ expressway.

By Pkemoi Ng’enoh 1 month ago

Expressway fun masks death trap for road users beneath it

No bumps, no junctions: How the Nairobi Expressway saves you time

Just a smooth cruise from one end of the city to another in 15 or so minutes.

By GAA 2 months ago

No bumps, no junctions: How the Nairobi Expressway saves you time

Expressway: Operator gears up for full launch

Financial Standard’s Macharia Kamau spoke to the operator of the road, Moja Express Public Relations Manager Jeanne Ong’iyo on the project’s progress.

By Macharia Kamau 2 months ago

Expressway: Operator gears up for full launch

After roads, let next project touch hearts

The next national project should touch the heart and soul of the nation. It should be more like jihad or a crusade, transforming our thinking and shoring up our national confidence.

By XN Iraki 2 months ago

After roads, let next project touch hearts

KURA in yet another attempt to decongest Nairobi roads

KURA has started implementing the Intelligent Traffic Management System in Nairobi, which is expected to substantially reduce traffic jams as well as junctions across the city.

By Macharia Kamau 2 months ago

KURA in yet another attempt to decongest Nairobi roads

Uhuru Kenyatta's road projects best thing for Kenya since sliced bread

Apart from enabling a booming real estate industry, the area has also witnessed mushrooming of light industries that are taking advantage of proximity to Nairobi and cheap labour.

By Githieya Kimari 2 months ago

Uhuru Kenyatta's road projects best thing for Kenya since sliced bread

The Nairobi Expressway is great, now let's look beyond the beauty

By building this road, we can now focus on bolder projects, maybe a triple-decker road. The expressway leaves no doubt that our national dreams are valid.

By XN Iraki 2 months ago

The Nairobi Expressway is great, now let's look beyond the beauty

Contractor to restore old lanes on Mombasa Road

A parliamentary committee has told motorists and paedestrians that the contractor building Nairobi Expressway will restore old Mombasa Road’s three lanes.

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 months ago

Contractor to restore old lanes on Mombasa Road

From accidental ride to early conversion: Why the expressway could bring positive change

Last Saturday I drove to the city centre, for the first time this year, using the old Mombasa Road, as other motorists flew past on the new Nairobi Expressway.

By Peter Kimani 2 months ago

From accidental ride to early conversion: Why the expressway could bring positive change

Cofek takes issue with expressway toll charges

Transport ministry told it failed to address several concerns raised by the road users. Lobby wants the court to suspend the road’s launch.

By Paul Ogemba 2 months ago

Cofek takes issue with expressway toll charges

Nairobi Expressway couldn't have come at a better time for long-suffering city motorists

A reliable and efficient public transport network is the backbone of a city’s mobility system and is crucial in creating a healthy environment.

By Zachary Ochieng 2 months ago

Nairobi Expressway couldn't have come at a better time for long-suffering city motorists

Expressway opens as Sh9b set aside to reclaim defaced Mombasa road

Mombasa road to be repaired at a cost of Sh9 billion as govt opens up expressway to public.

By Macharia Kamau 2 months ago

Expressway opens as Sh9b set aside to reclaim defaced Mombasa road

Alas, the Nairobi Expressway is at hand, but not for all

Soooooo, the hallowed road in the skies is finally here. It opens tomorrow, finally, hopefully, to the public.

By Peter Kimani 2 months ago

Alas, the Nairobi Expressway is at hand, but not for all

If not to evade traffic, use Nairobi Expressway for its sheer beauty

Kenya loses Sh50 million daily due to time wasted on traffic, according to National Assembly Transport Committee chair.

By Graham Kajilwa 3 months ago

If not to evade traffic, use Nairobi Expressway for its sheer beauty

Kenyans to use Nairobi Expressway on Saturday, Uhuru announces

While addressing participants during the first edition of the Nairobi City Marathon at Nyayo Stadium, Kenyatta clarified that the road will be open for public.

By Winfrey Owino 3 months ago

Kenyans to use Nairobi Expressway on Saturday, Uhuru announces

Expressway of pain: Kenyans pay the price for Nairobi's new swanky road

The current state of the lower deck road is perhaps what could be termed collateral damage of the yet-to-be-commissioned suave Nairobi Expressway.

By Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

Expressway of pain: Kenyans pay the price for Nairobi's new swanky road

Weakening shilling to hit expressway users in the pocket

The Transport Ministry has in the past told Parliament the road will generate Sh302 billion over the period CRBC will operate the road.

By Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

Weakening shilling to hit expressway users in the pocket

Worry not, drainage on Expressway is being sorted- KeNHA

KeNHA says it’s aware of motorists’ concerns and has embarked on proper drainage channelling.

By Betty Njeru 3 months ago

Worry not, drainage on Expressway is being sorted- KeNHA

Nairobians to experience dry taps from Thursday

Some of the areas that will be affected are Parklands, areas along Mombasa Road including South B and C, Buruburu, City Stadium, Maringo, Bahati and the whole Industrial Area.

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh 3 months ago

Nairobians to experience dry taps from Thursday

IT firms blame costly internet cuts on Nairobi Expressway construction

The ongoing construction of the Nairobi Expressway is leading to expensive cuts on fibre optic cables, pushing ISPs to pass on the costs to consumers.

By Frankline Sunday 3 months ago

IT firms blame costly internet cuts on Nairobi Expressway construction

Electronic card to give motorists non-stop drive on Expressway

Moja Expressway Company, which will operate and maintain the road for the next 27 years, said motorists could pay via cash at the toll booths or tap and go using a Manual Toll Card.

By Macharia Kamau 4 months ago

Electronic card to give motorists non-stop drive on Expressway

Enter the Chinese dragon with its billions fanning the flames of corruption

Of all President Kenyatta’s flagship projects, it is the SGR that will define his legacy.

By Dominic Omondi 4 months ago

Enter the Chinese dragon with its billions fanning the flames of corruption

Nairobi Expressway out of bounds for one, two and the three-legged

Wheelbarrows, boda boda, mkokoteni and tuk tuk will be prohibited from using the aerial overpass that considerably cuts down travel time between the t

By Peter Kimani 4 months ago

Nairobi Expressway out of bounds for one, two and the three-legged

Ministry offers special 'lifetime access passes' for Nairobi Expressway

The Ministry of Transport plans to issue special passes to a handful of Kenyans for the usage of the soon-to-be-completed Nairobi Expressway.

By Standard Reporter 4 months ago

Ministry offers special 'lifetime access passes' for Nairobi Expressway

Photos: Marabou storks invade Nairobi streets

The marabou storks migrated to the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, which is situated in the heart of the central business district.

By Pkemoi Ngénoh 4 months ago

Photos: Marabou storks invade Nairobi streets

What you need to know as Nairobi Expressway nears completion

The Nairobi Expressway is now entering the home stretch.

By Macharia Kamau 4 months ago

What you need to know as Nairobi Expressway nears completion

What’s driving Kenyans crazy, even as they seek to ride in air?

Many Kenyans have been dreaming of a seamless ride in the air.

By Peter Kimani 4 months ago

What’s driving Kenyans crazy, even as they seek to ride in air?

No, the Nairobi Expressway hasn’t been opened for free trial yet

KeNHA says the trial dates will be officially announced by the agency.

By Brian Okoth 4 months ago

No, the Nairobi Expressway hasn’t been opened for free trial yet

Bumps ahead: We need to go slow on new-found obsession with toll roads

Why else do you find roads being swept in Nairobi when some parts of the country do not even have roads, to begin with?

By XN Iraki 4 months ago

Bumps ahead: We need to go slow on new-found obsession with toll roads

New toll roads rule sparks heated debate

Taxpayers could fund shortfalls arising from the failure of toll roads to meet financial obligations owed to contractors.

By Frankline Sunday 4 months ago

New toll roads rule sparks heated debate

How rail and road network can lift households out of abject poverty

Vision 2030 ‘aspires for a country firmly interconnected through a network of roads, railways, ports, airports, and waterways, and telecommunications.

By Isaac Kalua Green 5 months ago

How rail and road network can lift households out of abject poverty

Mukuru kwa Njenga residents out in the cold months after evictions

Some of the displaced families still live in tents in the contested Mukuru kwa Njenga land.

By Fred Kagonye 5 months ago

Mukuru kwa Njenga residents out in the cold months after evictions

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