President Ruto’s government has unveiled plans to revolutionize urban mobility in Nairobi, targeting to move 30,000 commuters per hour through the Nairobi Railway Station by 2030.
Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport Davis Chirchir announced the ambitious goal during the 3rd consultative meeting of the G7+ Development Partners (G7+DP) Transport Sector Pilot Programme, chaired by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi.
At the heart of the plan is the Nairobi Central Railway Station, now dubbed the “first mover” project of the Nairobi Railway City initiative.
The upgraded hub is set to become the central node in an integrated network combining commuter rail, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), and non-motorized transport infrastructure.
“The Government plans to evacuate 30,000 people per hour by 2030 via the Nairobi Railway Central Station,” Chirchir said, explaining the scale and urgency of the capital’s transport transformation. “It is a bold target backed by a multi-modal transport ecosystem.”
Nairobi Railway City Project
A total of 165 kilometres of existing commuter rail lines are scheduled for rehabilitation, while new connections are under active planning.
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Among the major proposals is the 30.5-kilometer Riruta–Ngong–Kiserian–Ongata Rongai line, envisioned to serve Nairobi’s rapidly growing satellite towns.
The BRT system is also gaining momentum, with corridors such as Dandora to Hospitals, Mama Lucy to Kikuyu, and Ruiru to the CBD in various stages of planning and execution.
Phase 1 of Line 3 has been earmarked as a top priority, with road interchange upgrades set to complement high-capacity bus lanes.
Officials at the G7+DP meeting reviewed progress and explored strategies to expedite joint resource mobilization for key transport projects.
The multi-agency pushes signal a heightened commitment to reshaping public transport in Nairobi to meet the demands of a fast-growing urban population.
Mudavadi on G7+DP Meeting
Mudavadi led a comprehensive evaluation of ongoing and planned initiatives under the Nairobi Metropolitan Area Transport Program.
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“Our dialogue with Their Excellencies, members of the diplomatic corps, and our esteemed partners—led by British High Commissioner Neil Wigan—underscored our shared commitment to transform Nairobi’s infrastructure through innovation, accountability, and strong partnerships,” Mudavadi said.
The meeting also focused on progress within priority corridors targeted for commuter rail and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) development, central to the Nairobi Railway City project.
Mudavadi reaffirmed the government’s intent to align resource mobilization and policy action to accelerate delivery.
“We remain steadfast in advancing these programs as a pillar of Kenya’s development journey,” Mudavadi added. “Our mission is to deliver smarter, safer, and more efficient transport solutions that meet the aspirations of all Kenyans.”
The consultative session comes amid mounting pressure to address chronic traffic congestion in Nairobi, one of Africa’s fastest-growing urban centers.
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