Everstrong Capital, a US-based infrastructure investment firm operating in Kenya, has confirmed that construction of the 440-km Nairobi-Mombasa Expressway will begin in Q1 2026.
The announcement was made by Senior Advisor Kyle McCarter on April 25, following a meeting with former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga, where they discussed the critical need for enhanced African infrastructure.
McCarter revealed that Everstrong Capital will submit a feasibility study to the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) for approval in May 2025, aiming for financial closure by year-end.
Update on delivery: submitting feasibility study in May, looking for on time approval from Kenha & PPP, financial close by end of year & construction beginning Q1 2026
— Kyle McCarter (@KyleMcCarterIL) April 24, 2025
The project, named Usahihi (Swahili for “Done Correctly”), is estimated to cost Ksh466 billion, with Ksh129 billion already secured through a deal with CPF Capital & Advisory Limited.
The Usahihi Expressway will reduce the Nairobi-Mombasa journey from 10.5 hours to approximately 4.5 hours, enhancing safety and efficiency.
The 4-6 lane dual carriageway will feature rest stops, wildlife observation points, EV charging stations powered by renewable energy, and overpasses designed to support animal migration.
Initially announced during President William Ruto’s 2024 US visit, the project gained momentum after a Project Development Agreement was signed with KeNHA.
It had stalled in 2019 due to Kenya’s debt ceiling, prompting a shift to a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
