Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, on Friday, March 24, directed Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) to undertake immediate drainage procedures along Mombasa Road and other affected areas.
Murkomen revealed that KeNHA had implemented measures to unclog the drainage systems.
The former Elgeyo Marakwet Senator further indicated that the government had also started repairing sections of Mombasa Road damaged following the construction of the Nairobi Expressway.
Additionally, he noted that his Ministry had laid out plans to redesign all the highways across the country including Mombasa Road, to ensure smooth traffic flow.
"I have, in this regard, instructed road agencies under the Ministry to resolve the flooding challenges so as to ensure the safety of motorists and smooth flow of traffic," Murkomen stated.
"The Ministry is committed to offering long-term solutions to deal with the issue of flooding on our roads through proper designing of our roads and unclogging of existing drainage systems among others," he insisted.
Affected roads earmarked for repairs included Mombasa Road (A8), specifically Bunyala Road roundabout, Nyayo Stadium roundabout, Capital Centre and Imara Daima road section outside Imara mall.
Murkomen reiterated that full-scale rehabilitation works would be completed by 2024.
"We have already enlisted the services of contractors to begin repair works along Mombasa Road which was badly damaged when the Expressway was being constructed.
"The work is expected to be completed in one and a half years," Murkomen indicated.
H, therefore, advised motorists to exercise caution when approaching flooding zones to avoid injuries and accidents associated with flash flooding.
Murkomen's reaction followed a series of complaints from motorists plying different Nairobi routes. Areas around General Motors (GM) were largely affected by the Wednesday, March 22, overnight rains.
Motorists implored the CS to direct road agencies to build proper walking paths and even redesign the drainage system.
