The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has restored traffic flow along the Kapyego–Chesoi–Kilangata (B15) Road in Elgeyo Marakwet County following extensive repair works necessitated by recent floods and mudslides.
In a statement issued on Friday, November 7, KeNHA confirmed that the previously impassable section of the road had been cleared and reopened to motorists, though final clearance operations were still ongoing.
“Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) wishes to alert the public that traffic flow along Kapyego–Chesoi–Kilangata (B15) Road has been restored. The KeNHA team is still on the ground working on clearing the remaining soil material from the road,” the notice read.
Acting Director General Luka Kimeli urged motorists to drive carefully and maintain discipline while using the newly reopened road.
“Motorists are urged to exercise discipline and be courteous to other road users as they use this road,” Kimeli added.
The restoration follows heavy rainfall that triggered flooding and mudslides across Elgeyo Marakwet, leaving large deposits of soil and debris on the road. KeNHA noted that the affected areas Kabetwa, Murkutwo, Kilangata, and Chesongoch had been rendered impassable earlier this month, with some sections of the road sustaining severe damage.
A coordinated response involving KeNHA, the County Government, and the Ministry of Interior facilitated rapid interventions to reopen critical sections and restore connectivity in the flood-hit region.
In a related development, KeNHA also announced a temporary road closure on the Thika Superhighway at Juja Highpoint to allow milling and re-carpeting works. The closure will occur over two weekends from November 8 to 9 between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m., and again from November 15 to 16 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Motorists are encouraged to plan their travel accordingly and follow traffic advisories issued by the authority.
