Kenya road repairs required following flooding

Recent heavy rains in Kenya have caused extensive damage to the road network, washing away road surfaces and signage and causing scouring of bridges. As much as US$180 million may be required to carry out the necessary repairs to the road network. Nairobi and its surrounding area have been particularly badly hit. The city’s central business district and various industrial areas are key to the country’s economy and have suffered extensive damage to various road sections, so repairing these areas is seen as a
May 29, 2018 Read time: 1 min

Recent heavy rains in Kenya have caused extensive damage to the road network, washing away road surfaces and signage and causing scouring of bridges. As much as US$180 million may be required to carry out the necessary repairs to the road network. Nairobi and its surrounding area have been particularly badly hit. The city’s central business district and various industrial areas are key to the country’s economy and have suffered extensive damage to various road sections, so repairing these areas is seen as a priority.

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