Kenha sends a team of geologist to investigate the appearance of fissures along the Nakuru-Eldoret highway

Just days after questions were raised over whether the recent repairs to the Nakuru-Eldoret highway at the Eveready roundabout were merely a quick fix, the Kenya National Highways Authority (Kenha) has announced that geologists will be sent to carry out a thorough investigation.

In a statement released on X on September 12, Engineer Ezekiel Fukwo, Kenha’s Director of Maintenance, said that over the next ten days, geologists would conduct investigations and submit a report to inform the Authority’s engineering team of sustainable solutions.

“A team of geologists is expected to conduct a diagnostic exercise and present a report within the next ten days,” he said, adding that the findings would guide the Authority’s engineering team in implementing long-term solutions to the worrying fissure crisis.

The section has been the subject of intense public scrutiny after fresh cracks reappeared barely a day after emergency repairs on 3 September.  

Mtaa Wangu recently questioned whether the engineering approach taken was sustainable, especially given the weight of traffic that the Rironi–Mau Summit corridor is expected to handle once upgrades are complete.

"Although repairs have been carried out, we still urge motorists to exercise caution," Eng Fukwo said, adding that the Authority is closely monitoring the road and will share updates promptly in case of an emergency.

Experts have consistently pointed out that the fissures in the county are likely linked to underlying geological instability, and that, without a detailed assessment, patching alone may not be effective.