Infrastructure & Markets

Roads, Drainage & Urban Access

How road upgrades and drainage improvements are enhancing mobility, safety, and economic access across Kamukunji.

Roads, Drainage & Urban Access
Inspection visit to Gikomba Market by Alice Wahome, Cabinet Secretary for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, to review progress on Phase II of the Gikomba Modern Market project. The seven-storey facility, implemented by the Department of Housing, is on course for completion by June 2024 and is expected to significantly improve trading conditions and infrastructure for market traders.
Roads and drainage are foundational to urban life, commerce, and safety in Kamukunji.For years, poor road conditions and flooding disrupted business, limited access to schools and health facilities, and increased transport costs. Infrastructure upgrades have focused on restoring reliable movement across neighbourhoods.

Improving Road Connectivity

Upgrading access roads has been central to improving daily mobility.
  • Tarmacking of key feeder roads linking residential areas to markets
  • Rehabilitation of heavily used access routes
  • Improved road surfaces reducing vehicle damage and delays
Better roads have reduced travel time and improved access for traders, students, and service providers.
Officials from the Department of Housing accompany Alice Wahome during an oversight visit to the ongoing construction of the second phase of the Gikomba Modern Market, a key urban renewal project aimed at upgrading trading infrastructure.Officials from the Department of Housing accompany Alice Wahome during an oversight visit to the ongoing construction of the second phase of the Gikomba Modern Market, a key urban renewal project aimed at upgrading trading infrastructure.

Drainage & Flood Mitigation

Flooding has long posed risks to homes and businesses.
  • Construction and expansion of drainage channels
  • Clearing of blocked stormwater systems
  • Design improvements to reduce waterlogging
Effective drainage has minimised disruption during rainy seasons and protected livelihoods.

Access for Services & Safety

Reliable access improves service delivery and safety.
  • Easier movement for emergency services
  • Improved access to schools and health facilities
  • Safer pedestrian movement within neighbourhoods
Urban access supports not only commerce, but quality of life.