The Government has attributed delays in the construction of the Rironi–Mau Summit Road to bitumen supply challenges linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, with the Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport, Davis Chirchir, now saying sections of the road will be opened to motorists before the festive season.
In a post following an inspection of ongoing works along the Rironi–Naivasha–Gilgil Road Project, Chirchir said bitumen availability had been a challenge over the past two months due to geopolitical developments and supply chain disruptions, resulting in setbacks and unexpected delays.
The latest assurance comes after the Government missed its October 30, 2026, target for opening the Rironi–Naivasha section, having earlier indicated that the stretch would be ready by August.
Chirchir reported that the first layer of Dense Bituminous Macadam (DBM) had been laid at Lari, describing it as a significant construction milestone achieved within 11 months of the project’s launch at Manguo, near Rironi, on November 28, 2025.
He reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to accelerating construction, particularly along the Rironi–Naivasha stretch, to ease congestion during the busy festive season.
The Cabinet Secretary acknowledged the inconvenience experienced by motorists and businesses, appealing for patience as construction progresses.
