President William Ruto has outlined a slate of major infrastructure and development projects scheduled for completion or rollout in 2026, describing the year as a period of “execution at scale” for his administration. In his New Year address, Ruto said the government will complete the Talanta Sports Complex, positioning it to host major international sporting events, including the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The President said the government will accelerate the tarmacking of 6,000 kilometres of roads already contracted and under construction across the country. Among the key projects is the Rironi–Mau Summit Road, which he said is on track for completion and opening by mid-2027. In a major rail infrastructure push, the President said the government will commence construction of the Naivasha–Narok–Bomet–Nyamira–Kisumu–Malaba Standard Gauge Railway (SGR).

Source: The Star December 31, 2025 20:58 UTC