The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) has responded to public concern surrounding the recently installed barrier walls along Kenyatta Avenue in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD).
In a statement released Friday morning, KURA explained that the barriers are part of a “hoarding wall system” designed to protect both pedestrians and motorists during ongoing road maintenance activities.
The agency emphasized that these structures are temporary and were installed to mitigate potential risks to road users while the complex maintenance project is underway.
It further urged the public not to fall for misinformation circulating about the purpose of the structures.
“Following stakeholder concerns, the structures along Kenyatta Avenue are part of a temporary hoarding wall to enhance safety during ongoing works. Due to the project’s complexity, public safety is key. Kindly disregard any misleading information,” KURA stated.
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Resumption of road works in several roads
KURA issued the clarification after some Nairobi residents raised concerns about the safety and purpose of the barriers on one of the city’s busiest roads.
In addition, the road agency confirmed that maintenance works have resumed on several other key roads in the capital as part of broader efforts to enhance mobility and safety.
On Thursday evening, KURA announced that road works had officially restarted on the Valley Road–Kenyatta Avenue route, Ngong Road, and additional sections of the road network in Nairobi.
“We’re back on site! Construction has officially resumed on the Valley Road–Kenyatta Avenue/Ngong Road/Nyerere Road Interchange, the Upper Hill–Haile Selassie Overpass, & the associated road network upgrades. We thank you for your continued patience as we Transform Urban Mobility,” read the statement.
KURA also shared the artistic impression of the Valley Road–Kenyatta Avenue/Ngong Road/Nyerere Road Interchange, the Upper Hill–Haile Selassie Overpass, and the associated road network upgrades project.
Earlier this week, the agency issued an update on the construction of footbridges along the Ngong Road–Karen stretch following growing pressure from frustrated pedestrians and online users.
A social media user in a thread posted on X, brought KURA’s attention to the issue, questioning why pedestrian footbridges were never installed during the road’s expansion.
“Where are footbridges along Ngong Road to Karen. The first thing you should construct before building any road should be footbridges,” stated user @CatzNjeri.
KURA Responds Announcing Construction Plans
Within minutes, the road agency responded to the user, stating that plans were in place to begin construction of the footbridges.
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Additionally, KURA indicated that it prioritized pedestrian safety on roads.
“Plans are currently underway to install footbridges as part of efforts to enhance pedestrian safety along the section,” the authority noted.
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) also stepped in to clarify that the road falls under KURA’s jurisdiction, and that it was not responsible for the construction.
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