Chinese firm Stecol Corporation has been awarded the contract for the dualling of the Sh38.7 billion Kiambu Road. This Kiambu Road Dualling project is aimed at reducing frequent traffic congestions. Also, other road projects ongoing in Kenya include the El Wak-Rhamu Road Project.

Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir witnessed today the signing of an Engineering Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract for the expansion of Muthaiga–Kiambu–Ndumberi Road with Chinese firm at the Transcom House in Nairobi.

Significance of the Project

“The 23.5 km project will be undertaken by Stecol Corporation. Furthermore, it is expected to significantly enhance mobility, ease congestion, and support economic growth along the corridor. Also, present in the signing of the EPC contract were the Director General of KURA, Eng. Silas Kinoti and officials from Stecol Corporation,” Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) posted on its X page.

Also, the two-lane B32 road will be converted into a four-lane dual carriageway with service lanes. It will have pedestrian walkways and six footbridges in high-traffic areas such as Ridgeways, Thindigua and Kiambu Town.

Funding of the Project

Furthermore, the project will be funded through a Sh38.7 billion loan from China’s EXIM Bank. It will be delivered under a 36-month EPC contract followed by a two-year defects liability period.

Additionally, the upgraded route will run from Pangani through Muthaiga, Ridgeways, Windsor and Runda to Ndumberi. Also, new bridges and overpasses will be constructed at sections including Muthaiga Golf Club Spur, Coffee Garden, Tala Road, Ridgeways and Kirigiti Junction.

Kiambu Road Dualling Project Factsheet

Official Name: Capacity Enhancement of Pangani – Muthaiga – Kiambu – Ndumberi (B32) Road Project.

Total Length: 23.5 Kilometres.

Executing Agency: Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA).

Contracting Model: Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) under the FIDIC Silver Book framework.

Contractor: Stecol Corporation (Contract signed March 17, 2026).

Total Estimated Cost: Ksh 38.7 Billion (approx. $289 Million)

Funding Partner: China Export-Import (EXIM) Bank

Land Acquisition: Ksh 7.2 Billion ($55.3 Million) allocated for compensation and service relocation

Project Timeline

• Tendering Phase: January – February 2026.
• Contract Signing: March 17, 2026.
• Construction Duration: 36 Months (Scheduled completion by early 2029).
• Maintenance Period: 24-month defects liability period post-completion.

Project Team

Stecol Corporation: The lead Chinese firm awarded the Sh38.7 billion Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract. They are responsible for the overall engineering design and construction of the 23.5km stretch.

Sinohydro Corporation Limited: Previously involved in the initial Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and preparatory feasibility studies. While Stecol is the primary contractor, Sinohydro remains a significant historical stakeholder in the project’s planning phase.

Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA): The primary implementing agency overseeing the project’s technical delivery and maintenance.

Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA): Acted as the initial executing agency during the pre-qualification and tendering phases (2025).

Ministry of Roads and Transport: The parent ministry providing policy oversight, represented by CS Davis Chirchir during the 2026 signing.

National Treasury: Responsible for managing the sovereign debt and counter-part funding for land acquisition.

China Export-Import (EXIM) Bank: The primary financier providing the loan for the construction works.

APEC Consortium & Span Engineers: A Joint Venture (JV) of consulting firms selected by the roads authorities to carry out initial feasibility studies, design reviews, and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA).

National Social Security Fund (NSSF): While primarily focused on other segments like the Mau Summit Expressway, NSSF has been cited as a potential domestic partner for broader infrastructure financing within the region