By KPC Reporter
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has strengthened its collaboration with the Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) following a meeting focused on infrastructure development and road safety.
This update emerged after KeNHA officials, led by Board Directors Julius Mwatu and Rosemary Thion’go alongside Director General Eng. Luka Kimeli, hosted a KCB delegation headed by General Manager for Sovereign and Public Sector David Nyamu.
The meeting culminated in KCB presenting a sponsorship cheque of Ksh1 million to support the upcoming Regional Highway Safety Investors Conference.
According to KeNHA, the conference—scheduled to take place in Mombasa on March 31 and April 1—will focus on attracting private sector investment into road safety infrastructure.
“The conference… aims to attract private sector investment in Roadside Stations to enhance highway safety and drive economic growth,” KeNHA said in a statement.
The event will be held under the theme “Unlocking Investment Opportunities for Safety through Roadside Stations Development to Spur Socio-Economic Growth along the Northern Corridor.”
The Northern Corridor is a key regional transport route linking Kenya to landlocked countries in East and Central Africa, making safety along the highway a growing concern.
KCB reaffirmed its support for national infrastructure initiatives, signaling a broader role for financial institutions in public sector development.
“KCB remains committed to partnering with KeNHA,” the bank said during the engagement.
Eng. Kimeli welcomed the sponsorship, noting that partnerships with the private sector are critical in improving road networks and services.
He emphasized the importance of continued collaboration with financial institutions to advance infrastructure development and service delivery.
The planned Roadside Stations (RSS) are expected to provide safe rest areas for drivers, reduce fatigue-related accidents, and open up business opportunities along major highways.
The initiative comes amid ongoing efforts by Kenyan authorities to reduce road accidents, which remain a significant public safety concern.
Recent data from transport sector stakeholders shows that human error, fatigue, and lack of proper stopping points contribute heavily to crashes along major corridors.
By bringing together investors, policymakers, and infrastructure agencies, the Mombasa conference is expected to chart a path toward safer highways while unlocking new economic opportunities tied to transport and logistics.
