The 2017 edition of the annual Public Roads Programme published by KRB indicates that the length of Kenya’s entire road network stands at 161,451 kilometers. Of this, a total of 39,995.1kms is classified under type A, B, and C constituting the national roads network while another 121,456km fall under class D-G comprising of smaller road networks that are classified under the county road network. KNBS however contains annual data of additional road projects over the last five years and gives a more accurate picture. KNBS states that another 1,416km of road construction projects from under the Roads 2000 programme launched in 2007 are yet to be completed. The Deputy President’s claim that the Jubilee administration has added 7,000km of roads is thus overstated.

Source: Standard Digital July 25, 2017 04:07 UTC