Investors have the opportunity to take-up a private sector management contract for the maintenance and operation of the improved Nairobi-Thika highway.
Business Opportunity
Plans to reconstruct the 50.4 kilometre Nairobi-Thika highway at a cost of Sh26 billion (US$333 million) through financial assistance from the African Development Bank (AfDB) are at an advanced stage. The road forms part of the link to Ethiopia through the Moyale border post and to Somalia through the Liboi border post.
The highway is being upgraded from a four-lane to an eight-lane dual carriageway with full access control and grade separation. Other facilities that will be provided within this project include interchanges that will replace roundabouts.
When completed, the road is expected to contribute immensely to the economic and social development of Kenya and neighbouring countries. The highway is also expected to improve mobility and transport linkages between the Nairobi Metropolitan Area and satellite towns located along the highway.
The project includes a private sector management contract for the maintenance and operation of the improved road that will be undertaken under a public private partnership (PPP). PPP options that are being considered for this project include maintenance, management and operations of toll stations. The tolling systems that are being considered include normal/shadow and open/closed systems to finance the PPP costs.
Contact Details Investors interested in this opportunity should contact the Kenya Investment Authority at info@investmentkenya.com
