Motorists using the Muthaiga–Kiambu (B32) Road have been warned of a section of pavement that has collapsed between Fourways Junction and St Mary’s School Runda, near the Total Petrol Station at Fourways.

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) said the affected area has been barricaded and urged drivers to follow guidance from marshals and police to ensure safety.

“The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) wishes to notify and caution motorists using the Muthaiga–Kiambu (B32) Road of a section of the road pavement that has collapsed between Fourways Junction and St. Mary’s School Runda / Total Petrol Station – Fourways,” KeNHA said in a notice issued on September 9, 2025.

The authority added:

“The affected section has been barricaded, and motorists are advised to strictly follow the traffic guidance provided by marshals and police. KeNHA is on site addressing the situation to restore normal traffic flow and safeguard the safety of all road users. Your safety is our priority.”

The collapse comes as Nairobi experiences a resurgence of roadworks across the city. Many major roads, including Kenyatta Avenue, Waiyaki Way, and Ngong Road, are currently undergoing construction after years of stalled projects.

The turnaround follows a government injection of Ksh175 billion into the road sector through fuel levy securitisation. Under this scheme, part of the Ksh25 per litre fuel levy, specifically Ksh7, has been packaged into financial products and sold to investors. The funds generated are now being used to pay contractors for their overdue work, with immediate effect.

KURA clears stalled projects

Silas Kinoti, Director General of the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA), explained that the move has restarted more than 580 stalled projects across Nairobi.

“Part of the Ksh175 billion is for road works, part for interest on delayed payments, and part for land compensation needed for construction,” he said.

The delayed payments accumulated over the past decade, beginning in 2016, and were worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic when funds were redirected to the health sector. Acting KeNHA DG Luka Kimeli noted that contractors have already received 40 per cent of the amount owed, with another 40 per cent expected in the next two weeks. The remaining balance will follow shortly after.

Negotiations with contractors also led to a reduction in interest owed on pending bills, with firms agreeing to forfeit 35 per cent of the interest. Kinoti emphasised that the process was negotiated and voluntary.

Some Kenyans have raised concerns that diverting funds from the Road Maintenance Levy to clear old debts may reduce the maintenance budget for existing roads. However, KeNHA maintains that the trade-off is necessary to unblock stalled projects, which had long affected traffic flow and road safety.