Kenyan President William Ruto has officially announced the initiation of construction for the long-anticipated Thika Expressway, scheduled to begin in September 2026. This announcement, made during a church service in Ruiru, highlights the government's strategy to address the severe traffic congestion that regularly plagues the Thika Road corridor. The new expressway is expected to significantly alleviate the traffic issues that extend from Githurai to Museum Hill, improving overall transportation efficiency in the region.

The Thika Expressway aims to create a direct and streamlined route connecting Thika to Nairobi's central business district, effectively reducing travel time for commuters and enhancing connectivity for local businesses. The President drew comparisons to the previously successful construction of the expressway from the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to Westlands, suggesting a similar transformative impact for the new project. This illustrates the government's commitment to infrastructure development and its recognition of the critical need for improved road networks.

The announcement also reflects President Ruto's broader objectives to stimulate economic growth and improve the quality of life for citizens through better transportation systems. By addressing the chronic congestion that hampers daily commutes and economic activities in Kiambu County and Nairobi, the Thika Expressway serves as a key element in the administration's infrastructure agenda, targeting sustained development plans for the future of Kenya's road networks.