Gentlemen , I'm a crazy fanatic of Smooth, Beautiful, Well built Highways and Roads. :):) I love drive and not just driving , But Driving fast.
Niko Tayari. Pima uta ona ( Jaribu uta ona)

If there is one already, please delete.

Gentlemen , I'm a crazy fanatic of Smooth, Beautiful, Well built Highways and Roads. :):) I love drive and not just driving , But Driving fast.
Niko Tayari. Pima uta ona ( Jaribu uta ona)

If there is one already, please delete.
lets try it out on i35 kwanza

lets try it out on i35 kwanza

No, I35 is heavy with cowboy police. I love the California, I-8, I-5, I-805.

Maybe we can start with Mombasa road (Highway A109).

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Btw. There is a new dual carriageway in Naivasha which is accessible from the new flyover turnoff around Delamere from the main Nairobi-Nakuru highway. I didnt get the pics unfortunately since I hadn't carried my camera with me on that day.:bash:

Around JKIA.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2443/3751263679_2f476fa65d_b.jpg

^^ Sweet one.:cheers:

Is the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway, a 6 lanes all the way?
How many kms of national Highways in the entire country?

^^ Sweet one.:cheers:

Is the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway, a 6 lanes all the way?
How many kms of national Highways in the entire country?

I wish it was. The 6 lane highway ends around the JKIA airport and it becomes a four lane highway after that. In Kenya most highways are single carriage roads with cars going in either direction. As you approach major cities, the highways become dual carriageways to accomodate the higher number of vehicles. Though its believed that in the near future we may have a dual carriage highway between Nairobi and Mombasa.(This road badly needs one IMO).

I hope one day we will see a motorway system in Kenya but for now, our efforts are on rehabilitating our roads since they had fallen into a very sorry state of disrepair. At times driving on these new roads is almost unbelievable considering how our roads were a few years ago. :cheers:

Total roads infrastructure stands at 177,765km. Interurban road network stands at 63,265km. Principal highways are 8933km. Though these stats keep changing. I dont think I have seen as much road construction in Kenya before compared to what has been happening in the last few years.

^^ Sweet one.:cheers:

Is the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway, a 6 lanes all the way?
How many kms of national Highways in the entire country?

I wish it was. The 6 lane highway ends around the JKIA airport and it becomes a four lane highway after that. In Kenya most highways are single carriage roads with cars going in either direction. As you approach major cities, the highways become dual carriageways to accomodate the higher number of vehicles. Though its believed that in the near future we may have a dual carriage highway between Nairobi and Mombasa.(This road badly needs one IMO).

I hope one day we will see a motorway system in Kenya but for now, our efforts are on rehabilitating our roads since they had fallen into a very sorry state of disrepair. At times driving on these new roads is almost unbelievable considering how our roads were a few years ago. :cheers:

Total roads infrastructure stands at 177,765km. Interurban road network stands at 63,265km. Principal highways are 8933km.

I wish it was. The 6 lane highway ends around the JKIA airport and it becomes a four lane highway after that. In Kenya most highways are single carriage roads with cars going in either direction. As you approach major cities, the highways become dual carriageways to accomodate the higher number of vehicles. Though its believed that in the near future we may have a dual carriage highway between Nairobi and Mombasa.(This road badly needs one IMO).

I hope one day we will see a motorway system in Kenya but for now, our efforts are on rehabilitating our roads since they had fallen into a very sorry state of disrepair. At times driving on these new roads is almost unbelievable considering how our roads were a few years ago. :cheers:

Total roads infrastructure stands at 177,765km. Interurban road network stands at 63,265km. Principal highways are 8933km.



Good, 4 lanes is way better than just 2 lanes. But i understand why they did it 4 lanes. If traffic increases then they will add 2 more lanes, that's what the US does. But great that it's 4 lanes.






Do you by any chance have a Map of the Highways?

Sasa nyiye bantu amu wezi ku tia ma picha zingine za mabalabala ao ni je?

Muna ngoya tu Kenguy afanye kai yote.:ohno::ohno:

Mwanamwiwa, uko wapi?

Pole Pole ndio mwendo

Sasa nyiye bantu amu wezi ku tia ma picha zingine za mabalabala ao ni je?

Muna ngoya tu Kenguy afanye kai yote.:ohno::ohno:

Mwanamwiwa, uko wapi?

Pole Pole ndio mwendo

Apana niye si pendake Pole pole. This is about things that already exist, so why Slow?

I really hate slow.

Apana niye si pendake Pole pole. This is about things that already exist, so why Slow?

I really hate slow.

ok let me cool you down just a bit with some not so great pictures before kenguy posts more of his amazing pictures.

mt longonot and a very good looking highway

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z8/kenyandude/DSCN0937.jpg
^^this a dual carriage highway

this highway looks sweet too
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z8/kenyandude/IMG_0815.jpg
^^this is a dual carriage too. i think if you look closely you will see the other side of the highway


http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z8/kenyandude/IMG_0663.jpg


this is one is pretty nice
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z8/kenyandude/IMG_0655.jpg

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z8/kenyandude/IMG_0652.jpg

one side of the mombasa highway before it was renovated(driving away from the city) with the airport interchange

towards the airport

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3646/3552681722_41f7c01233_b.jpg

Highway (A2), Central Province.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3562/3516019238_f36fe22716_b.jpg

thanx kenguy

^^ That wan't hard, was it? How can you huys ignore what makes your country better?
I'm expecting more of that.


I want to drive from Nairobi to Mombasa on that road witha beautiful girl.:cheers::):banana:

In a fast car with beers in the car, then you have Elengi ya vie.

But's with you guys driving on the wrong side of the road or it's the picture that makes it look like that?

Nakuru.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3626/3486221019_69b795ddbd_b.jpg

New fly-over for Naivasha.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3322/3486536497_fcdda15384_b.jpg

Highway around Naivasha.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3603/3487319352_c1a2291ee2_b.jpg

Turn off to Naivasha town.

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3655/3486355987_d500e28643_b.jpg

thanx kenguy

But's with you guys driving on the wrong side of the road or it's the picture that makes it look like that?

hahahahahaaa even samoa is changing from the right side to driving to the left. left side driving is the new movement. LOLZ:lol:

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Coffee plantations and highway, Maragua district.

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tnx kenguy

Keep them coming.:cheers::cheers: sweet, smooth roads.


Good job guys, That's what put smiles on my face, when villagers can move their agroculturel products without any probelms and cities get food on time.

The army/police can respond very fast/quickly and efficiently. and you enjouy life in your country travelling from east to west , north to south.

hahahahahaaa even samoa is changing from the right side to driving to the left. left side driving is the new movement. LOLZ:lol:

Nigeria doesn't drive on the wrong side, they swicthed a longtime ago...as for Samoa, it's a Chicken country, too small to matter.:lol:

But's with you guys driving on the wrong side of the road or it's the picture that makes it look like that?

Thanks to the British.

Got this off one newspaper. The new miritini, maji ya chumvi dual carriage highway to Mombasa. Part of Mombasa road ( Highway A109) in Coast province.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2527/3827033915_e914a0c746_b.jpg

Do you by any chance have a Map of the Highways?

Just use this site to zoom in and see the roads network. Though to me this map is old. Many distances that have been converted to dual carriageways are missing.

http://www.multimap.com/world/KE


Kenyan Roads classification.

A roads
Kenyan A roads are typically trans-national, often linking Kenya to at least one other East-African country.

A1, Tanzanian border - Sudanese border
A2, Narobi - Moyale (Ethiopian border)
A3, - Liboi (Somalian border)
A14, Mombasa - Tanzanian border
A23, Voi - Taveta (Tanzanian border)
A104, Athi River - Namanga (Tanzanian border)
A109, Nairobi - Mombasa

B roads
Kenyan B roads primarily connect major cities and districts.

B1, Nakuru - Ugandan border
B3, west from A104 at Kijabe via Narok to Migori
B8, Mombasa - Garissa

C roads
C roads in Kenya typically connect towns and settlements within a single district.

C107, Kaloleni - B8
C111, Mazeras - Kaloleni
C115, Chidutani - Dida

^^
Just so that you can understand the map better.

Got this off one newspaper. The new miritini, maji ya chumvi dual carriage highway to Mombasa. Part of Mombasa road ( Highway A109) in Coast province.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2527/3827033915_e914a0c746_b.jpg

^^hii injia inaonkezeka mombasa road pahali popote ama?:nuts:

^^hii injia inaonkezeka mombasa road pahali popote ama?:nuts:

:?

En route to Mombasa

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Credits: crazymil flickr

I am impressed with the road along Mt. Longonot and I hope it's that way all the way to Nakuru, if not beyond. The second picture depicted as a dual-carriage way may not be so. I think the road you see on the side is the old Naivasha-Gilgil road. Had that road been a dual-carriage way, the dividing line would have been white and not yellow stripes.


mt longonot and a very good looking highway

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z8/kenyandude/DSCN0937.jpg
^^this a dual carriage highway

this highway looks sweet too
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z8/kenyandude/IMG_0815.jpg
^^this is a dual carriage too. i think if you look closely you will see the other side of the highway


http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z8/kenyandude/IMG_0663.jpg


this is one is pretty nice
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z8/kenyandude/IMG_0655.jpg

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z8/kenyandude/IMG_0652.jpg

I am impressed with the road along Mt. Longonot and I hope it's that way all the way to Nakuru, if not beyond. The second picture depicted as a dual-carriage way may not be so. I think the road you see on the side is the old Naivasha-Gilgil road. Had that road been a dual-carriage way, the dividing line would have been white and not yellow stripes.

^^
I thought that was the dual carriageway around Lanet in the 2nd pic. Anyway, Im no expert on road markings let alone the colour.

I am impressed with the road along Mt. Longonot and I hope it's that way all the way to Nakuru, if not beyond. The second picture depicted as a dual-carriage way may not be so. I think the road you see on the side is the old Naivasha-Gilgil road. Had that road been a dual-carriage way, the dividing line would have been white and not yellow stripes.

what do you mean by the dividing lane should have been white and not yellow?

It doesn't matter wha coulor doesn't matter. I France they use white colors in US they use Yellow . it doesn't matter.
what matters is for the drivers to know the mining of the lanes.

We are discussing roads in Kenya and the color they use to divide (seperate left lane from right lane, in this case) lanes on a two-way road is yellow and for a dual-carriage way (the assumption here is that physical 'dividers' are in place, otherwise double yellow lines are used) it's white. In both cases, the boarder lines are in white. Incidentally, it's the same scheme used in the US. Never been to France. My earlier response to you was simply to correct an anomaly and offer a clue for future references. If you intend to be a safe driver it's important to know what colors on and around the roads represent.

what do you mean by the dividing lane should have been white and not yellow?

It doesn't matter wha coulor doesn't matter. I France they use white colors in US they use Yellow . it doesn't matter.
what matters is for the drivers to know the mining of the lanes.

We are discussing roads in Kenya and the color they use to divide (seperate left lane from right lane, in this case) lanes on a two-way road is yellow and for a dual-carriage way (the assumption here is that physical 'dividers' are in place, otherwise double yellow lines are used) it's white. In both cases, the boarder lines are in white. Incidentally, it's the same scheme used in the US. Never been to France. My earlier response to you was simply to correct an anomaly and offer a clue for future references. If you intend to be a safe driver it's important to know what colors on and around the roads represent.

You guys drive on the wrong side of the road anyways. there may be different road codes than the ones i'm aware of.

You guys drive on the wrong side of the road anyways. there may be different road codes than the ones i'm aware of.

We keep left on our roads and our cars are RHD.

I understand your confusion since in Congo you guys keep right.

More of the A2.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2440/3851816677_7fe7d1a0af_b.jpg

Mombasa Rd. (A109).

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2617/3858272827_dd1f17e263_b.jpg

Mombasa Rd. (A109).

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You can see how drought has ravaged our country. All grass is brown in colour. I hope it rains soon.

I think that middle part of the road should be utilised by adding more lanes. Though I hear there are plans to increase the lanes from 6 to 8.

I think that middle part of the road should be utilised by adding more lanes. Though I hear there are plans to increase the lanes from 6 to 8.

They will definitely need more lanes given the rate of increase in the number of vehicles. Though there was talk of introducing special lanes for buses or tramlines in between the highway. (personally, i'd prefer the monorail project to pass here).

Langata road.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2524/3881762742_d17b9b5f36_b.jpg

Langata road.

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They should make this dual go all the way to ongata rongai and also all the way to Karen shopping center to avoid the snarl up at the end of the dual

They should make this dual go all the way to ongata rongai and also all the way to Karen shopping center to avoid the snarl up at the end of the dual

Hmm...Im just thinking how the interchange for the two dual carriageways (at Brookhouse) would look like if that happened. Maybe one day...

@ the outskirts of Thika (Central province).

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From JKIA.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3445/3919566436_36249b9a6f_b.jpg

From JKIA.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3445/3919566436_36249b9a6f_b.jpg

wow! the marketing market in kenya is just getting crazier, look at al those billboards!!! are those billboards really that effective? they could atleast had big spaces btn them coz its easy to miss some of them

You have not seen the worst yet. This craze began in the late nineties when the likes of Pasaris came up with the idea of lighting the city and in return the city allowed them to erect advertising board. There are areas where each street light has an advertising boards, albeit smaller than the ones here: it's an eyesore.

wow! the marketing market in kenya is just getting crazier, look at al those billboards!!! are those billboards really that effective? they could atleast had big spaces btn them coz its easy to miss some of them

You have not seen the worst yet. This craze began in the late nineties when the likes of Pasaris came up with the idea of lighting the city and in return the city allowed them to erect advertising board. There are areas where each street light has an advertising boards, albeit smaller than the ones here: it's an eyesore.

Which one would you prefer

A. Clear lightposts, dead lights , dark street

B. Eyesore, working lights, lit street.

The choice is yours

The answer, given the limited choices, is A: I would prefer working lights without the eyesore but that would be asking too much from our local governments - at least for now.

Which one would you prefer

A. Clear lightposts, dead lights , dark street

B. Eyesore, working lights, lit street.

The choice is yours

Nakuru-Kisumu/Eldoret (Highway A104) Rift valley province.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3520/3932949152_d66492171b_b.jpg

http://www.nation.co.ke/News/-/1056/660252/-/uncaou/-/index.html

Nairobi-Nakuru (highway A104) near Limuru (Central province).

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3525/3932251689_5f9c53d6a4_b.jpg

^^ that's beautiful man. No wonder why Kenya's economy is running fast. ( despite lack of resources).


Good job man.

^^ that's beautiful man. No wonder why Kenya's economy is running fast. ( despite lack of resources).


Good job man.

Thanx Butembo.:)

Towards Naivasha.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2597/3936253004_a90e48afe4_b.jpg

Nairobi-Nakuru (A104) at Lanet, Rift Valley Province.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2595/3936226018_ba15b1c787_b.jpg

The old toll station and weighbridge near Gilgil, Rift Valley Province.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2656/3934264289_bfc9822520_b.jpg

Thanks Kenguy Keep them coming

Kenguy,
Is the Naivasha-Gilgil-Lanet (arguably the worst road stretch in Kenya) fixed yet? Looks like Lanet-Nakuru is now a lovely road, and it's now a three-lane highway! Lovely.

Nairobi-Nakuru (A104) at Lanet, Rift Valley Province.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2595/3936226018_ba15b1c787_b.jpg

The old toll station and weighbridge near Gilgil, Rift Valley Province.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2656/3934264289_bfc9822520_b.jpg

Kenguy,
Is the Naivasha-Gilgil-Lanet (arguably the worst road stretch in Kenya) fixed yet? Looks like Lanet-Nakuru is now a lovely road, and it's now a three-lane highway! Lovely.

^^
That stretch of highway is what I posted in post #57. I took it just after Gilgil. I guess you can't call it the worst any more.:lol: Lanet-Nakuru is two lane.

Thanks Kenguy Keep them coming

I will try. Like always.:)

The picture on post #57 looked to me like the stretch between Naivasha and Nairobi and I thouht I saw three lanes on that Lanet-Nakuru picture. I must have seen a turning lane.

^^
That stretch of highway is what I posted in post #57. I took it just after Gilgil. I guess you can't call it the worst any more.:lol: Lanet-Nakuru is two lane.

Towards Nyali bridge (im not sure if this is Digo road), Mombasa, Coast Province.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2500/3901468837_d696c1b9de_b.jpg
NailaJ-Flickr.

Is that Mombasa with Tricycles? I don't like those things. but they are better than Motorcycles.

Is that Mombasa with Tricycles? I don't like those things. but they are better than Motorcycles.

We call them "Tuk Tuks". You can guess where that name came from.

courtesy of kenguy



Construction of a bridge over a railway line in Nakuru.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2571/3957041388_1fbefaf92f_b_d.jpg
^^ i am loving that part of nakuru look nice

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2564/3954252487_a5bd88ef61_b_d.jpg
^^damn this part look clean and smooth too kenguy:cheers:
courtesy of kenguy

overall impression I have is very good. I like roads. Maybe you didnt put poor condition road photos, I dont know. But what I have seen is much better than I could expect.

overall impression I have is very good. I like roads. Maybe you didnt put poor condition road photos, I dont know. But what I have seen is much better than I could expect.

Generally every country has some bad roads. so does Kenya. But the majority of Kenyan roads are as good as you see them above.

overall impression I have is very good. I like roads. Maybe you didnt put poor condition road photos, I dont know. But what I have seen is much better than I could expect.

The road network is improving in Kenya. I dont see why I should focus on poor condition roads. :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2674/3964066144_5660c2f067_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2674/3964066144_5660c2f067_b.jpg

Nice.:cheers:

Sorry Kenguy, but ilove Kenya roads. smooth and well built.:cheers:

There is one good legacy that Kibaki will leave behind, turning around the kenyan road network from one of the worst in Africa in 2002 to one of the best in Sub saharan Africa.The urban roads networks have greatly improved and most major roads are smooth.the focus should now shift to rural roads so that more of the interior can be opened up and made easily accessible.

There is one good legacy that Kibaki will leave behind, turning around the kenyan road network from one of the worst in Africa in 2002 to one of the best in Sub saharan Africa.The urban roads networks have greatly improved and most major roads are smooth.the focus should now shift to rural roads so that more of the interior can be opened up and made easily accessible.

If Kibaki survives to 2012, we have approx 3 solid years to consolidate and add to the roadworks implementation.

Will the next president maintain the momentum?

I am happy most of the time driving around Nairobi and to other Major towns/cities I don't have to worry so much about potholes. Even the bad parts you can see something is being done.

There is one good legacy that Kibaki will leave behind, turning around the kenyan road network from one of the worst in Africa in 2002 to one of the best in Sub saharan Africa.The urban roads networks have greatly improved and most major roads are smooth.the focus should now shift to rural roads so that more of the interior can be opened up and made easily accessible.

i agree with you. the man kibz deserves his credit where it is due. he turned around a stagnant economy into a robust economy, he started the CDF although not as effective but it is better than nothing. the kazi kwa vijana project so far seems to be the right path that is being implemented the right way maybe kenguy can give us more info on that. several parastatals have been successfully been privatised and are now heading the right path. he has transformed the infrastructure outlook who in 2002 would have thought that kenya will ever build roads that have big inter-changes and flyovers? KIBAKI might have prescided over the agloleasing, P.E.V and still hasnt given kenyans a true kenyan constitution but lets also give his due credit. after all, he is human just like u and i.

The road network is improving in Kenya. I dont see why I should focus on poor condition roads. :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2674/3964066144_5660c2f067_b.jpg

this looks like a newly built fly over right? where is it?

Nice.:cheers:

Sorry Kenguy, but ilove Kenya roads. smooth and well built.:cheers:

thanx but alot more needs to be done. good thing is we are on the right path.

this looks like a newly built fly over right? where is it?

Its in Naivasha. Thought I should take a closer pic.

i agree with you. the man kibz deserves his credit where it is due. he turned around a stagnant economy into a robust economy, he started the CDF although not as effective but it is better than nothing. the kazi kwa vijana project so far seems to be the right path that is being implemented the right way maybe kenguy can give us more info on that. several parastatals have been successfully been privatised and are now heading the right path. he has transformed the infrastructure outlook who in 2002 would have thought that kenya will ever build roads that have big inter-changes and flyovers? KIBAKI might have prescided over the agloleasing, P.E.V and still hasnt given kenyans a true kenyan constitution but lets also give his due credit. after all, he is human just like u and i.

i agree with you. the man kibz deserves his credit where it is due. he turned around a stagnant economy into a robust economy,

^^true.


he started the CDF although not as effective but it is better than nothing.

^^i am not sure, but what i remember though CDF was the brainchild of Muruiki karue and magara the former MP of Ol kalou,


the kazi kwa vijana project so far seems to be the right path that is being implemented

^^this was Raila initiative, i remember they was big wranggling during the inauguration where the PNU side of the government were Kibaki to launch the project in order to steal the thunder and credit from the PM

true kibaki will be remembered for right and wrong reasons in the same breath.

right reasons (bouquet):applause:

improvement of the infrastructure, economic growth and empowerment of the poor population and initiating business reforms.:bow:

wrong reasons (barbs) :down:

the problems that happened in his watch and tenure. (alleged)
the electoral violence, manipulating democracy, disrespecting the other institution of government, mega corruption, killing the constitution review, the mungiki menace, the ARTUR brothers, the standard attack and many more.

believe me when he retires i have this notion that BAD will outweigh the GOOD. but for sure he will have a place in our country's history. but shall we remember him for the good or the bad reasons is another issue all together. :lol::)

There is one good legacy that Kibaki will leave behind, turning around the kenyan road network from one of the worst in Africa in 2002 to one of the best in Sub saharan Africa.The urban roads networks have greatly improved and most major roads are smooth.the focus should now shift to rural roads so that more of the interior can be opened up and made easily accessible.

Thats what they are doing. Here's one of the rural roads in the Rift Valley. (This is happening in many places, former murram roads are being upgraded to tarmac).

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3442/3972197639_363774912c_b.jpg

Concrete highway: Mbagathi way, Nairobi.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3452/3977568206_ab9e05db51_b.jpg

^^ Wow! There is too many cars in Nairobi!! I mean, look at that traffic jam. I don't know how much its going to cost us, but all these interconnecting roads should be made, at least, four to six lanes each way. Even if it involves clearing of establishments adjacent to the roads! If I recall (saw it in January), this later turns into a three lane--one way--after that corner?

^^ Wow! There is too many cars in Nairobi!! I mean, look at that traffic jam. I don't know how much its going to cost us, but all these interconnecting roads should be made, at least, four to six lanes each way. Even if it involves clearing of establishments adjacent to the roads! If I recall (saw it in January), this later turns into a three lane--one way--after that corner?

Im not too sure about the lanes but the roundabout at Ngong road has been widened to have extra lanes. Speaking of traffic jams, Nairobi is not alone lol .

Nyeri-Nanyuki road, Central Province.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/3980248403_f21d2fa750_b.jpg

[QUOTE=Kenguy;43678648]Towards Nyali bridge (im not sure if this is Digo road), Mombasa, Coast Provine)

This is Tom Mboya Avenue,that streach is next to Coast General Hospital

this is Tom Mboya Avenue, this streach is near Coast General Hospital

this is Tom Mboya Avenue, this streach is near Coast General Hospital

Thanx for the correction.

Nakuru-Naivasha.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2512/3992091990_651230f27f_b.jpg

Mombasa road:
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l251/hmwawasi/IMG_0529.jpg

credits to: airliners.net

Mombasa road:
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l251/hmwawasi/IMG_0529.jpg

credits to: airliners.net

looks nice, very nice indeed

That's clean. Kenguy, uko nafanya kazi moya ya muziri.

courtesy of kenguy

lanes are just access roads (like on Waiyaki way in Westlands).

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Naivasha, around the Delamere farm area. Rift Valley Province.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2716/4042567110_a8f17aa79a_b.jpg

Zebra crossing near Gilgil. There are more Zebras here than people.:lol:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2654/4068821228_cd194dc3db_b.jpg

The Nakuru-Malaba/Uganda road is to be redone at a cost of 9 billion shillings. I will watch out for new sections of this road.

I cannot wait for the day when the Mombasa-Nairobi-Nakuru-Kisumu and Nakuru-Eldoret roads are made dual carriage ways.

The Nakuru-Malaba/Uganda road is to be redone at a cost of 9 billion shillings. I will watch out for new sections of this road.

The Nakuru-Malaba/Uganda road is to be redone at a cost of 9 billion shillings. I will watch out for new sections of this road.

^^when will it be started?:cheers::cheers:

ODM talked about it during the last elections but I have no idea whether there are any concrete plans. I was just doing some wishing and will settle for decent two-way roads.

^^when will it be started?:cheers::cheers:

Mombasa road:
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l251/hmwawasi/IMG_0529.jpg

credits to: airliners.net

I envy Kenyan highways coz they really look good, i wish such could be built in Uganda, the Thika highway looks great, and the Waikiki way.keep up yo spirit Kenyanz

Heres more, though not fully complete:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b365/luv_nudao/1.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b365/luv_nudao/11.jpg

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Copright: NTV

Good job guys. It is good to see smooth, marked roads. That's the way to go. Did they finish the Nakuru Timboroa section?

Good job guys. It is good to see smooth, marked roads. That's the way to go. Did they finish the Nakuru Timboroa section?

Heres a section of the road though it will have to be redone again. Work has started around the Mau summit section.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2441/4098215627_c1e97e9c21_b.jpg

Kenguy, what do you mean that it will be redone again? Was it poorly done, or are they expanding/ another lane or what is going down?

Kenguy, what do you mean that it will be redone again? Was it poorly done, or are they expanding/ another lane or what is going down?

Some sections got damaged by some heavy trailer trucks. Most likely they will also make the road heading into Eldoret a dual carriageway.

If some sections were damaged by heavy trailers this soon after completion, how will this stretch of road look like in a year or two?


Some sections got damaged by some heavy trailer trucks. Most likely they will also make the road heading into Eldoret a dual carriageway.

If some sections were damaged by heavy trailers this soon after completion, how will this stretch of road look like in a year or two?

I think the road wasn't complete to start with. I think you know how bad this road was a few years back. They first put a layer of fresh tarmack to make it motorable but did not do much to strengthen the foundation to accomodate the weight of the trucks. Now they are about to start the complete overhaul of the road.

I get your point. Who is the contractor?

I think the road wasn't complete to start with. I think you know how bad this road was a few years back. They first put a layer of fresh tarmack to make it motorable but did not do much to strengthen the foundation to accomodate the weight of the trucks. Now they are about to start the complete overhaul of the road.

I get your point. Who is the contractor?

Im not sure. As long as its not a cowboy contractor.

Nakuru-Eldoret (A104) Rift Valley Province.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2770/4110160042_52cd56f723_b.jpg

The piece below appeared on Thursday's Daily Nation and it echoes my ongoing concerns about road construction in Kenya.

Diana D’souza is inviting the Nairobi City Council leadership to drive along all the roads repaired recently such as James Gichuru, Gitanga, and Kindaruma roads in Westlands to see the pathetic quality of the work done, and for which huge sums of money were paid? The deterioration, she adds, has occurred even before the dreaded El Nino rains begin. Those in charge of road repairs have failed dismally.

Have a competent day, won’t you!

The piece below appeared on Thursday's Daily Nation and it echoes my ongoing concerns about road construction in Kenya.

Diana D’souza is inviting the Nairobi City Council leadership to drive along all the roads repaired recently such as James Gichuru, Gitanga, and Kindaruma roads in Westlands to see the pathetic quality of the work done, and for which huge sums of money were paid? The deterioration, she adds, has occurred even before the dreaded El Nino rains begin. Those in charge of road repairs have failed dismally.

Have a competent day, won’t you!



Those roads are not under the National Highways authority. Its hard nowadays to receive a similar comment about a major highway since most are very well made.

Speaking of roads in Nairobi, it seems the quickest way to have a road repaired is to send comments like the one above to the town clerk through newspaper collumns like "the watchman" and they will do their best to repair the road. This is far better than a decade ago when there was virtually no road in Nairobi without a pothole and no one seemed to care.

Coast Province: Heading into Mombasa from Nairobi (Highway A109). Looks like they should have used concrete barriers between the two sides of the dual carriageway.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2500/4128742984_ef2f66cec0_b.jpg
1TWO1-flickr.

In deed they should have, otherwise they will be replacing those guardrails frequently. Nice looking road.

Coast Province: Heading into Mombasa from Nairobi (Highway A109). Looks like they should have used concrete barriers between the two sides of the dual carriageway.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2500/4128742984_ef2f66cec0_b.jpg
1TWO1-flickr.

Suspension bridge, Meru, Eastern Province. (I think this was a community project, maybe a CDF project. Its not big but I like it.)


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2593/4188448914_6b17d9e331_b.jpg

Interchange for Mai mahiu highway (C88) and Nairobi-Nakuru highway (A 104), Rift Valley Province.

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Mai Mahiu highway (C 88).

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4200851780_eab7be85d3_b.jpg

Surrounding farms and the escarpment walls and hills of the great rift valley.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2727/4200422367_dbba3ca9f2_b.jpg

^^excellent man, keep it up:cheers:

^^excellent man, keep it up:cheers:

Thanx.:)

Highway A 109, Coast Province.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2727/4202131925_e91020a546_b.jpg
International roads assessment-flickr.

Awesome, Kenguy.

If you ( or ernest, anybody ) are really in Kenya I hope you can make a trip report for Nairobi- Mombasa stretch. That would make a real-life, exciting collection of pics :cheers:

Awesome, Kenguy.

If you ( or ernest, anybody ) are really in Kenya I hope you can make a trip report for Nairobi- Mombasa stretch. That would make a real-life, exciting collection of pics :cheers:

^^
Thanx Skyprince. I am in Kenya. Unfortunately, Im not going to Mombasa anytime soon though Ernest may be taking the trip to the coast. Its kinda frustrating since we dont have any forumers yet residing in the coast and there's definitely alot going on down there.

Mai mahiu road. (C 88) Rift Valley Province.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2640/4207771053_2866712ee2_b.jpg

^^
Thanx Skyprince. I am in Kenya. Unfortunately, Im not going to Mombasa anytime soon though Ernest may be taking the trip to the coast. Its kinda frustrating since we dont have any forumers yet residing in the coast and there's definitely alot going on down there.

^^where is ernest by the way, nowadays he is underground:lol: the active forumers now are less than 5:dunno:

Mombasa Road near Voi

http://michna.com/kenya2009/images/p1100749.jpg

http://michna.com/kenya2009/images/p1100751g.jpg

Mombasa Rd
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Flickr

Mombasa Rd
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4055/4212251133_f715405355_b.jpg
Flickr

^^
Thats just before the JKIA interchange. (The first thing you see after you join Mombasa road from the airport.)

The piece below appeared on Thursday's Daily Nation and it echoes my ongoing concerns about road construction in Kenya.

Diana D’souza is inviting the Nairobi City Council leadership to drive along all the roads repaired recently such as James Gichuru, Gitanga, and Kindaruma roads in Westlands to see the pathetic quality of the work done, and for which huge sums of money were paid? The deterioration, she adds, has occurred even before the dreaded El Nino rains begin. Those in charge of road repairs have failed dismally.

Have a competent day, won’t you!


^^

I hope this lady is happy now. Roads in Westlands are being redone (the minor ones with cabro-blocks which should last longer than tarmack.)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/4274365794_7ef285b8f9_b.jpg

^^

I hope this lady is happy now. Roads in Westlands are being redone (the minor ones with cabro-blocks which should last longer than tarmack.)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/4274365794_7ef285b8f9_b.jpg

I love these blocks. good one man.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2719/4294135236_ba1282be95_b.jpg

Photo courtesy Flickr - erudemax

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Photo courtesy Flickr - erudemax

where is this? is that a pavement on the side? oh i like that very much

where is this? is that a pavement on the side? oh i like that very much

That's Nakuru. Nowadays, most road projects passing through urban areas have to consider pedestrians and the contractors have to build sidewalks.

I read a newspaper collumn sometime back with someone joking about how shoeshiners are running out of business in places like Nairobi due to this.

you have a good transport system how many km is there?

you have a good transport system how many km is there?

On the last count somewhere in the last millenium, the total roads network in Kenya was 177,765 km. Im sure thousands of kilometers have been added since then.

On the last count somewhere in the last millenium, the total roads network in Kenya was 177,765 km. Im sure thousands of kilometers have been added since then.

Well thats a total count, out of that onlye about 63,265 km are classified as roads (not forest tracks or in national parks)

Out of that only about 8,933 km are paved (Not including paved private estate roads).

Most of the work that has gone on of late is more rehabilitation of existing paved highways with an exception of a few main projects such as the bypasses.

We still have a long way to go with roads but atleast we are making the first steps.

Well thats a total count, out of that onlye about 63,265 km are classified as roads (not forest tracks or in national parks)

Out of that only about 8,933 km are paved (Not including paved private estate roads).

Most of the work that has gone on of late is more rehabilitation of existing paved highways with an exception of a few main projects such as the bypasses.

We still have a long way to go with roads but atleast we are making the first steps.

^^
Rehabilitation and expansion of major roads. Plus many other roads not previously tarmacked (both major ones like the Ethiopian highway and a host of minor feeder roads in the countryside) have now been tarmacked.

Many are saying that this period (2003-2010) has witnessed one of the largest investments in road infrastructure in Kenya's post independence history.

i have many photos of roads given that i work for roads..........bt i am not able to post them here....i dont know what mistake i normally commit..........

Volinamwarabu, what process are you trying to use to post your pictures? Are the pictures residing in your drive or are they on a website? They have to be hosted first on a website like "Flickr" then you post the 'URL' of each picture via HTML tags.




i have many photos of roads given that i work for roads..........bt i am not able to post them here....i dont know what mistake i normally commit..........

i have many photos of roads given that i work for roads..........bt i am not able to post them here....i dont know what mistake i normally commit..........

1. Just as Jaribu has said, host your pics on a site like flickr.

2. Obtain your pics URL address. This is usually indicated at the bottom of the pic or you can right click on the image to get it (go to properties on the menu that appears when you do so). Copy the address.

3. Click on the reply window (SSC).

3. Click on the insert image tab on the reply window.

4. Paste your URL address as indicated. Make sure it starts with http:// and ends with .jpg if using flickr eg. [IMG]http://farm12345....jpg[IMG]

5. Preview your post before you submit it for viewing.

I find imageshack to be FAR more Reliable. It is easy to use, and to date, NONE of my pics have been removed for any reason.

http://imageshack.us/

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Hi guys, can i use some of these photos on this thread?

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=495221&page=32

Hi guys, can i use some of these photos on this thread?

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=495221&page=32

I don't think anyone's going to stop you.

The road network is improving in Kenya. I dont see why I should focus on poor condition roads. :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2674/3964066144_5660c2f067_b.jpg

well i grew up in eldoret and saw a lot of bad roads so i don't mind seeing well-paved roads for a change...keep'em coming kenguy!:banana::banana:

I like this roads expansion program the kenyan govt. has embarked on. the place is a complete mess with construction everywhere but i think it will look really nice once its complete. here's a vid i found on ntvs channel.:cheers:

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I watched the vid n Nairobi is shaping up to claim a place in highway capitals of the world

The Hyw As you approach Mombasa

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Some road construction arround Narks

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Mombasa road is a dual carriage road all the way from Nairobi?

oh, and that second to last picture has so many trucks in it!

I believe the only sections that have divided sections is shortly before Mombasa and from Nairobi to the JKIA intersection (this section probably continues further than this but certainly not beyond Athi River.)

Mombasa road is a dual carriage road all the way from Nairobi?

oh, and that second to last picture has so many trucks in it!

:D

I believe the only sections that have divided sections is shortly before Mombasa and from Nairobi to the JKIA intersection (this section probably continues further than this but certainly not beyond Athi River.)

Well, actually it does go beyond Athi river.

How far past Athi River does the dual carriage-way extend?

Well, actually it does go beyond Athi river.

How far past Athi River does the dual carriage-way extend?
^^ A few kilometers after Athi River, as you approach Lukenya hill.

^^ A few kilometers after Athi River, as you approach Lukenya hill.

^^ero,sabale:) i hope i said it properly, otherwise masaai1, will clobber me with his rungu:) weye mbona umepotea siku hizi:)

^^ A few kilometers after Athi River, as you approach Lukenya hill.

Its supposed to reach the Machakos turnoff, I will take pics of the section when its complete.

That's progress. I sometimes wonder how far we would have gone had Moi spent his 24 years in power doing similar things. And now he is all over the place offering 'words of wisdom.'

Its supposed to reach the Machakos turnoff, I will take pics of the section when its complete.

That's progress. I sometimes wonder how far we would have gone had Moi spent his 24 years in power doing similar things. And now he is all over the place offering 'words of wisdom.'

i try not to think of that. it is frustrating that we lost 24 yrs worth of development just because one guy wanted to hold on to power as long as he could. kenyans and kenya suffered because of one man and his cronies greed. i need to stop before i get pissed off.

Kiambu road, Central Province.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2780/4491794813_a74ac0d850_b.jpg

VERY NICE HIGHWAYS...look like Brazil

i love the fact that roads are starting to improve in kenya, could anyone possible add more pictures of roads in kenya from locations which we havent seen yet or updated pictures of the other roads

I sourced these from flickr. Sorry if they have been posted before.
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^^i am proud of you son :cheers:

^^i am proud of you son :cheers:

dude, I am one year younger than you.

Anyway, I found some great photos on flickr. most ( If not all) of the credit should go to "hmwawasi" : http://www.flickr.com/photos/33050289@N04/page93/

http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/9978/kenyanroad.jpg
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that last one was taken in Meru, central province. The others are on the Nairobi - Mombasa road (apart from the ones obviously in Nairobi)

^^are you sure, your younger than me one year :) i am almost double of your age for sure :) though great update i am loving it :cheers:

edit/ double post *oops*

are you suggesting im 8 and 1/2?

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Can you see the nr plate on that last photo? I'm trying to see if it was Tanzania or Kenya. I guess it wont matter in a few days, but for now I just need to clarify. I found it under a Kenyan photo-stream, and so I have every reason to believe it is in Kenya.

I think that is enough photos for one day.
:cheers:

^^you said your 16 years in other previous thread, just double of that :) BTW they are many vehicles from all over the region in Kenyan roads remember its the hub of the region :)

^^you said your 16 years in other previous thread, just double of that :) BTW they are many vehicles from all over the region in Kenyan roads remember its the hub of the region :)

Thats true. Wonder if we will have to change to EA series number plates. I really don't like Kenyan plates. :)

Thats true. Wonder if we will have to change to EA series number plates. I really don't like Kenyan plates. :)

Same here.The ones from Tz and Ug are much more appealing.Good pictures guys.:cheers:

the kenyan ones cause a sort of competition to see who has the newest plates ( not necessarily the newest car). Right now a lot of Kenyans cant afford new cars, but ina few years time it will be like Ireland where everybody just buys another car in order to have the newest car on the road.
The Kenyan plate is too simple, I agree that we should change it.

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^^^^^^ sorry for the bluryness on some of those pictures :cheers:

:wink2:Edit/ double post

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^^^^ i feel sorry for that cow, it looks like it doesnt know what to do.... only if it could jump like a horse :lol:

Please caption each picture and identify location.

http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/9978/kenyanroad.jpg

:bash: You mean people have never learned never to overtake in a blind spot?I feel sorry for the people in that matatu.Will they get compensated if something wrong was to happen?And the cows are fending for themselves.....

Here is a Kenyan Road circa 2002 ("Photographer" anonym)

http://www.outdoorphoto.co.za/forum/photopost/data/524/Giraffe_final_sml.JPG

Somebody kindly share who "originated" this picture, I want to give appropriate credit.

This could be a dual carriageway.

http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/9978/kenyanroad.jpg

:bash: You mean people have never learned never to overtake in a blind spot?I feel sorry for the people in that matatu.Will they get compensated if something wrong was to happen?And the cows are fending for themselves.....

The asphalt don't look thick. potholes will invade sooner.

The asphalt don't look thick. potholes will invade sooner.

Not necessarily. Some roads in Kenya are first given a thin coat of tarmack to make them motorable just before a total reconstruction is done.

Here is a Kenyan Road circa 2002.

^^
Something you might tell your grandkids about.:) Honestly, I think we had one of the worst road networks on the continent.

Not necessarily. Some roads in Kenya are first given a thin coat of tarmack to make them motorable just before a total reconstruction is done.

Thanks.

Thanks.

about 20 years later lol

edit

Here is a Kenyan Road circa 2002 ("Photographer" anonym)

http://www.outdoorphoto.co.za/forum/photopost/data/524/Giraffe_final_sml.JPG

Somebody kindly share who "originated" this picture, I want to give appropriate credit.


.....which is this road..give me the classification i will tell u if it has been repaired or not...However, they are few roads in this condition mostly in western province.....but be assured most of them have their rehabilitation procured. i would feel embarrassed if actually this photo was taken in the nineties..

The team we have now in roads sector are really tryin. We got 84 Billion int his Financial year and i promise we wont disappoint. For those in Garrisa - Wajir....something is happening.that road will b e constructed in the next two years!

got loads of photos but am not able/have never been able to post any photos here....I try thr flickr is there any other way?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/volina/4773643315/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/volina/4773643315/in/photostream/

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4116/4773643315_f2e8724b2b.jpg

I posted it for you. Please quote me and see the difference. I right clicked the image and clicked "copy image URL", then pressed the "insert Image" button and right clicked in the address box and picked "paste". Then all you need to do is post. You can do this for almost any pic on the web (be careful of copyrighted photos). If you have issues there are other ways to post flickr photos. Just as me :)

The best alternative to flickr if you are having problems is "ImageShack". They are very reliable, and the interface s very friendly to beginners.

let me try
http://http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4139/4773643313_1295175a09_m.jpg

let me try
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4139/4773643313_1295175a09_m.jpg


you accidentally put two of those http:// signs :)

Try again, but make sure there is only one http:// sign at the beginning of the URL.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4116/4773643315_f2e8724b2b.jpg



what road is that? is that near nakuru?

.....which is this road..give me the classification i will tell u if it has been repaired or not...However, they are few roads in this condition mostly in western province.....but be assured most of them have their rehabilitation procured. i would feel embarrassed if actually this photo was taken in the nineties..

The team we have now in roads sector are really tryin. We got 84 Billion int his Financial year and i promise we wont disappoint. For those in Garrisa - Wajir....something is happening.that road will b e constructed in the next two years!

^^
I was wondering why they haven't started on some of the roads like the one between Bungoma and Kitale and also Busia. Good to know there's still hope for that area. :cheers:

what road is that? is that near nakuru?

Yep!

.....which is this road..give me the classification i will tell u if it has been repaired or not...However, they are few roads in this condition mostly in western province.....but be assured most of them have their rehabilitation procured. i would feel embarrassed if actually this photo was taken in the nineties..

The team we have now in roads sector are really tryin. We got 84 Billion int his Financial year and i promise we wont disappoint. For those in Garrisa - Wajir....something is happening.that road will b e constructed in the next two years!

Volinamwarabu,

2 roads are in this condition as per January 2010

a) Kapsabet - Chavakali Road -- C39

b) Kisumu-Kakamega Road - A1

The potholes in the road between Kapsabet & Chavakali will
fit in an cow. This December I will take pictures and share
them here.

Kindly share your pictures Sir.

Volinamwarabu,

2 roads are in this condition as per January 2010

a) Kapsabet - Chavakali Road -- C39

b) Kisumu-Kakamega Road - A1

The potholes in the road between Kapsabet & Chavakali will
fit in an cow. This December I will take pictures and share
them here.

Kindly share your pictures Sir.
Papaf...the ministry is awre of that,several sections of A1 are earmarked for reconstruction this Financial year. Already we have procured holding maintenance contracts n the contractors are on site
C39 .....patching and resurfacing(overlay) is ongoing.....this will give it a life of like 5years awaiting funds for reconstruction.
Maintenance of the roads in Kenya is very challenging.This is because roads were neglected inthe 90s and all collapsed at the sametime,meanwhile the large part of our classified roads is still untarmacked! 80 billion is just a drop in the ocean.
but u must appreciate the PS eng Kamau n his team(me included) is working.

Western roads are generally bad lakini kunakunjwa..msikajali! watch this space!

papaf...n above i had actually indicated some roads in western province,....did u see that!

papaf......well lets see...if this december u will have such areas,n if u do may b the contractor will have not reached such sections but will be on sight.i can bet on that one!

you accidentally put two of those http:// signs :)

Try again, but make sure there is only one http:// sign at the beginning of the URL.

dont see even one lol

masalani bridgehttp://farm5.static.flickr.com/4138/4786788468_ee7c217849_m.jpg

for the first one am able to upload....so let mekeep dem rolling!,miritini mombasa. Kisii keroka gabbions!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4116/4786807480_3185e3de2e_m.jpg

smooth as silk.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4116/4786807480_3185e3de2e_m.jpg

I want to have sex with my girl on this road.

I want to have sex with my girl on this road.

lol! it is a smooth road

gabbions on kisii- kerokahttp://farm5.static.flickr.com/4100/4786788460_0a5bb2ac04_s.jpg

gabbions on kisii- kerokahttp://farm5.static.flickr.com/4100/4786788460_0a5bb2ac04_s.jpg

Try to post bigger pictures.On flickr open the image on its own page or Tab then post the URL of the bigger image.

Source: DN

http://www.nation.co.ke/image/view/-/958064/medRes/177889/-/h/400/w/600/-/sm0qxgz/-/DNGRABLAND1407j.jpg


Procession Way in Nairobi

Source: DN

http://www.nation.co.ke/image/view/-/958064/medRes/177889/-/h/400/w/600/-/sm0qxgz/-/DNGRABLAND1407j.jpg


Procession Way in Nairobi

nice, but that wall could use a makeover.

some roads in and around nairobi

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:nuts: hungry for more road pics; more, more, moooore!!!:nuts::nuts:

:nuts: hungry for more road pics; more, more, moooore!!!:nuts::nuts:

I used the Nakuru-Eldoret highway and it was superb. Same standards as the Naivasha-Nakuru. Problem was I used it at night and couldnt take any pics. Maybe next time i'll try take some during the day.:)

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z17/tvmegs/Oregon/Oregon087.jpg

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm78/rubyy1980/Roads/Kenya_December_2009012.jpg

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm78/rubyy1980/Roads/Kenya_December_2009026.jpg

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm78/rubyy1980/Roads/Kenya_December_2009038.jpg

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm78/rubyy1980/Roads/Kenya_December_2009040.jpg

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm78/rubyy1980/Roads/Kenya_December_2009008.jpg

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm78/rubyy1980/Roads/Kenya_December_2009009.jpg

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm78/rubyy1980/Roads/Kenya_December_2009010.jpg

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm78/rubyy1980/Roads/Kenya_December_2009011.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z17/tvmegs/Oregon/Oregon087.jpg

Where is this? I love the pics by the way. Just beautiful.

Where is this? I love the pics by the way. Just beautiful.

Thanks.The source said Rift Valley.:)

Thanks.The source said Rift Valley.:)

This is NAIVASHA, heading towards Nairobi

This is NAIVASHA, heading towards Nairobi

Naivasha doesn't have pine forests. They have large accasia trees. I thought it would either be the stretch just past the Uplands area as you head for Naivasha or some forests around Mau.

Naivasha doesn't have pine forests. They have large accasia trees. I thought it would either be the stretch just past the Uplands area as you head for Naivasha or some forests around Mau.

Nice pic but this is NOT in Kenya..... probably Oregon USA

...they are driving on the right hand side :)

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z17/tvmegs/Oregon/Oregon087.jpg

how recent or old are these road pics? and also how come the government is not putting up much effort to fix the roads in Eastleigh?? because that is a massive business district and it would only do Kenya good if they opened it up....

Nice pic but this is NOT in Kenya..... probably Oregon USA

...they are driving on the right hand side :)

^^
I guess we should have figured that earlier.:lol:

^^
I guess we should have figured that earlier.:lol:

:lol: :doh:

Naivasha doesn't have pine forests. They have large accasia trees. I thought it would either be the stretch just past the Uplands area as you head for Naivasha or some forests around Mau.


I would say so too...definitely leaving Uplands or maybe heading into it.

Nice pic but this is NOT in Kenya..... probably Oregon USA

...they are driving on the right hand side :)

how is it not Kenya? I thought Kenyans drove on the right.

how is it not Kenya? I thought Kenyans drove on the right.

Nop, they drive on the wrong side of the road.

Nop, they drive on the wrong side of the road.

I couldn't imagine driving on a Kenyan highway, during rush hour, on the wrong side of the road. :lol:

Around Sagana,Central Province.

http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae332/Mwari_photos/CIMG2190.jpg

http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae332/Mwari_photos/CIMG2189.jpg

^^
Actually, thats before one gets to Sagana. Its near a small town called "Kenol" in Muranga county.

Eldoret-Mau Summit, Highway A 104.

This one later joins with the Nakuru stretch.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5130/5279354126_5084ce9f6a_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5006/5279368870_9de1be9fd6_b.jpg

Nice pics Kenguy.:cheers:

^^^^^^ how come the road around sagana doesnt have lanes, its just tarmac with out ant white dashes or yellow lanes... im guessing there are alot of roads like that in kenya

^^ Most roads are like that but as time goes by, i guess they will start painting the lanes on new or repaired ones!

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z263/ngari_2007/4986853446_d74973733b_b.jpg

^^Nice pic Chui! Thanks.

http://www.toprun.ch/truck/2008-02/clb/content/bin/images/large/KENYA_23___copie.jpg

http://africa.updmedia.com/kenya/big/kenya_highway_1.jpg

#237 looks like somewhere in Meru. Am I right?

No wonder we have tons of unnecessary wrecks. It's criminal to construct a road and open it to the public without basic safety features like marked lanes.

^^^^^^ how come the road around sagana doesnt have lanes, its just tarmac with out ant white dashes or yellow lanes... im guessing there are alot of roads like that in kenya

I couldn't imagine driving on a Kenyan highway, during rush hour, on the wrong side of the road. :lol:

Well, i think i would be a terrible driver if i started driving on this wrong side :lol:

http://www.toprun.ch/truck/2008-02/clb/content/bin/images/large/KENYA_23___copie.jpg

beautiful, :applause::applause::applause:

I sourced these from flickr. Sorry if they have been posted before.
http://img686.imageshack.us/img686/1165/4323814663e36ec92c50b.jpg
http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/6113/42400565239c79cc2c4db.jpg
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http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/6831/41913324984273ba11ccb.jpg
http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/7899/419058353322c9e7ec07b.jpg

:cheers::cheers::cheers:

^^Great pics. Kibaki era will be remembered as the period of the greatest road projects in Kenya since independence.:cheers:

Mombasa highway from the train.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5210/5271827233_edbdd578c7_b.jpg

By tshintu-flickr.

Nice pic Kenguy.:cheers:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5210/5271827233_edbdd578c7_b.jpg


You can clearly see the signs of an uncaring government in this picture. Just look at the footpath that man is walking on and imagine seeing that in western Europe.

Sidewalks, sidewalks, sidewalks; why haven't the gov. built a lot of sidewalks, thats what kenyans need the most, i mean i see some of these roads and highways with out a pathway for people and you see people walking on the roads...thats hazardous.

Sidewalks, sidewalks, sidewalks; why haven't the gov. built a lot of sidewalks, thats what kenyans need the most, i mean i see some of these roads and highways with out a pathway for people and you see people walking on the roads...thats hazardous.

I know they are building footpaths when necessary but alot of highways do not have footpaths especially outside major cities. I know that in the States no major highways have footpaths, they try to discourage people from walking next to speeding cars.

If I had a say in it I would try to make the Kenyan government focus more on footpaths and cycling paths since this is how the majority of Kenyans get around.

You can clearly see the signs of an uncaring government in this picture. Just look at the footpath that man is walking on and imagine seeing that in western Europe.

Let me put it this way. If I had posted a pic of the same section back in the 90's, you would withdraw your statement.