President William Ruto has stated that the dualling of the Nairobi-Nakuru highway will begin by the end of 2024.
The president was speaking on Wednesday at the launch of the Jumbo Africa Auto Auction (AAA) SEZ Limited in Naivasha, Africa's first Japanese car auction, which will use both physical and online competitive platforms to transform buyers' car-purchasing experiences.
Ruto expressed confidence that the SEZ will attract more investors, noting that the existing road, rail, air, port, pipeline, and fiberoptic infrastructure in the area will boost economic activity.
This, he claims, has influenced the ambitious plan to begin dualling the major road in order to create effective and efficient movement of goods across the country and abroad.
"We committed ourselves to dualling that road, we are well on course and it is my plan that before the end of this year we begin the launch and construction of the dualling of the road between Nairobi and Nakuru all the way to Eldoret and continuously to Malaba," said Ruto.
"Kenya is the best place for your investment and Naivasha is the best location for your enterprise. Our journey to becoming our region’s and Africa's economic and industrial powerhouse is underway."
He emphasised that the Jumbo Africa Auto Auction (AAA) SEZ limited complements the government's plan to use technology to speed up the delivery of government services.
Ruto praised the company's entry into the Kenyan market, stating that it will make it easier to buy cars across the continent from a wide range of manufacturers.
Ruto praised the company's entry into the Kenyan market, stating that it will make it easier to buy cars across the continent from a wide range of manufacturers.
"To the benefit of unparalleled access and variety, buyers will use the Kenya shilling as a trading currency and can participate from the comfort of their homes," said Ruto.
"Further, competitive bidding will guarantee lower prices, enhancing the savings that buyers will accrue, compared with traditional purchasing and car importation processes."
Buyers can now purchase the cars through a bidding process, with the winner taking the car home.
The facility provides a one-stop shop for car buyers, as well as services from the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) and the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), both of which have offices there.
The facility provides a one-stop shop for car buyers, as well as services from the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) and the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), both of which have offices there.
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