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Introduction
The Kenya Roads (Amendment) Bill, 2024 began its parliamentary journey as National Assembly, sponsored by Hon. Naisula Lesuuda. It received its First Reading in the National Assembly on 19 June 2024.
In July 2024, Bonga Na Gava (BNG), in collaboration with WWF-Kenya, engaged #BNGWarriors in examining the Bill and its implications for non-motorised transport, road safety, accessibility and sustainability. As the Bill continued through Parliament, its Second Reading commenced on 31 July 2025, with debate subsequently resuming as the Bill progressed through the House.
In August 2026, the National Assembly completed its consideration of the Bill and approved it. The Bill seeks to require road authorities to provide dedicated infrastructure for non-motorised transport, including cycling lanes, pedestrian walkways and crossings on designated roads.
The Bill then moved to the Senate, where it was read for the First Time on 8 September 2026 and committed to the Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing for consideration. The Committee subsequently invited public submissions, with written memoranda due by 1 October 2026 at 5:00 p.m., alongside a public hearing scheduled for the same day.
This marks a new stage in the Bill’s journey, one that provides an opportunity to further examine how Kenya’s roads can be made safer, more inclusive and environmentally sustainable.
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Why It Matters
Against this backdrop, the Roads (Amendment) Bill, 2024 presents an opportunity to strengthen the sustainability and climate resilience of Kenya’s road infrastructure across its planning, design, construction and maintenance. It also provides an opportunity to advance low-carbon transport and align road development with Kenya’s national and international commitments, including the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the National Climate Change Action Plan III (2023–2027), the Green Economy Strategy and Implementation Plan (GESIP), and the Integrated National Transport Policy, 2024.
The promotion of Non-Motorised Transport (NMT) can expand affordable and accessible mobility, particularly for vulnerable and underserved groups, while supporting public health and improved air quality through reduced reliance on motorised transport.
Road infrastructure, however, can also generate significant long-term economic, social and environmental impacts when sustainability is not integrated into planning and development from the outset. Climate-resilient and sustainable road design is therefore essential to reduce long-term risks, costs and environmental impacts.
Kenya’s road network plays a critical role in economic development by facilitating trade, attracting investment, reducing transport costs, supporting tourism and employment, improving productivity, and connecting people to markets and essential services. At the same time, roads are increasingly exposed to flooding, erosion, extreme weather and other climate-related risks, making climate resilience an important consideration in road planning and investment.
BNG Review
Through World Leaders of Today (WLT), Stand Up Shout Out (SUSO) and its Policy and Advocacy Programme, Bonga Na Gava (BNG), the Bill has been reviewed with a focus on strengthening its environmental, social, accessibility, safety and sustainability provisions.
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