Govt announces completion of Ngong–Suswa Highway
By Cynthia Lodite, April 6, 2026The Principal Secretary, State Department for Internal Security and National Administration, Raymond Omollo, has announced the completion of the Ngong–Suswa Highway.
In a statement on his official X account on Monday, March 6, 2026, Omollo described the completion as a major milestone and a game changer for regional connectivity.
On his part, the approximately 70-kilometre tarmac road is fully operational and will provide an alternative to the often congested Nairobi–Mai Mahiu Road along the escarpment.
“The completion of the Ngong–Suswa Highway is a major milestone and a true game changer for regional connectivity. Now fully operational, the approximately 70-kilometre tarmac road provides a critical alternative to the often congested Nairobi–Mai Mahiu Road along the escarpment,” Omolloa said.
At the same time, PS Omollo explained that the highway creates a direct and more efficient link from Ngong Town to Suswa, significantly reducing travel time for motorists heading to Narok, Bomet and Kisii Counties as well as other parts of the larger Western Kenya.
In addition, he explained that the economic significance of the highway reflects opportunities along the corridor.
“Farmers and livestock traders in Kajiado County now enjoy faster and more reliable access to markets in Nairobi, enabling them to move produce and livestock more efficiently while reducing transport costs,” he said.
On the other hand, the Interior PS detailed that the highway provides improved accessibility, which is expected to trigger a steady rise in land value and stimulate new investments, including petrol stations, service centres, hospitality facilities and other roadside enterprises that are creating jobs and expanding local commerce.
Further adding that at the national level, the highway plays an important role in decongesting traffic along the Nairobi–Mai Mahiu escarpment corridor, particularly during festive seasons or in situations where the route is disrupted by accidents, landslides or floods.
“Through the coordination of the State Department for Internal Security and National Administration, the corridor benefits from strengthened road safety awareness, improved coordination with security agencies and enhanced administrative oversight along the route,” he added.