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The preparedness programme is being coordinated by Governor Sakaja and brings together the Nairobi County Government, national agencies and humanitarian organisations involved in roads, drainage and emergency response.
The Monday meeting brought together the Kenya Red Cross, Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA), Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA), National Disaster Management teams and other partners involved in flood preparedness and response.
Speaking during a Radio Generation interview on Thursday, Muthuma said the administration found Sh175 billion in pending road bills when President William Ruto assumed office, with contractors in several locations having abandoned construction sites because of delayed payments
The 9.76-kilometre road is being upgraded to bitumen standards under the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) at a cost of Sh630 million.
The audit shows that KeRRA had 136 road projects under implementation during the period under review. However, two of the projects had not started even though they had been listed as ongoing.
In a public notice issued on Thursday, the authority said the road is currently being repaired in phases to address pavement damage and improve safety for motorists following concerns raised by members of the public over its deteriorating condition.
According to the statement, Kenyans currently pay Sh25 per litre through the Road Maintenance Levy Fund, with part of the money already committed to infrastructure financing deals.
The Kenya Rural Roads Authority has closed Kamusino Bridge along River Kerio after heavy rains caused flooding. Motorists are urged to avoid the bridge and use the Kolowa–Tot route until further notice.
Governors and senators argue that transferring funds directly to counties would streamline project delivery, boost accountability, and allow local governments to maintain and upgrade roads more effectively.
The origins of the dispute trace back to October 2013, when the first Task Force Report recommended the transfer of devolved responsibilities. This position was reinforced by the 11th National and County Government Coordination Summit in December 2024. Senators argued that the persistence of these agencies in devolved activities has led to overlapping projects, including those funded by the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NGCDF).
The Kenya Rural Roads Authority cautioned that movement in certain zones remains dangerous due to unstable soil and blocked roads, creating challenges for emergency teams and residents still waiting for help.
The new law aims to boost accountability and efficiency in the management of public road projects, aligning the sector with governance frameworks used in other state corporations