Nairobi — Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja conducted an inspection tour of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Line 2 at Kasarani terminal in Nairobi.

According to the CS, the first phase of the Line will cover the Ruiru-Nairobi CBD-Kenyatta National Hospital route with the second phase stretching from Kenol through Ruiru and Bomas (Langata Rd) to Rongai.

"I expressed Government's commitment to facilitating the construction and operation of all the five Gazetted BRT Lines which, once complete, will promote sustainable transportation, end traffic congestion, ensure faster movement of people, and lead to an organized, safe, secure and efficient public transport system," the CS stated.

In addition, the terminal located near Kasarani Stadium will include a park-and-ride zone for motorists who wish to use the BRT, a matatu drop-off and pick-up zone, a bus ramp and an operation centre, among other facilities.

"I welcome private investors and stakeholders in the public transport sector to work with the Government in the development of the BRT infrastructure and in the Operation and Maintenance of the infrastructure through Public-Private Partnerships," he said.

The BRT project is a key priority for the Kenya Kwanza Government as it will help streamline the public transport system covering Nairobi, Machakos, Kiambu, Kajiado and Murang'a by making it more organized, safe, secure, and efficient.

Meanwhile, the CS notes that the National Metropolitan Area Authority (NaMATA) - a State Agency under the Ministry tasked with coordinating the implementation of the BRT project - is already working closely with Public Service Vehicle (PSV) owners and operators, private investors and other stakeholders with a view of enhancing inclusivity and expanding ownership of the project.