President William Ruto has promised to turn Nairobi into a much brighter and safer city within the next six months. He laid out a big infrastructure plan during a special address to the Nairobi County Assembly on Wednesday.
The President said the government already has a clear plan to make the capital city better. A major street lighting project is at the heart of the plan. He explained that 50,000 lighting points will be installed across the city. This includes fixing 40,000 existing lights and adding 10,000 new solar and smart streetlights.
“This is not just about power. It is about dignity, safety, enterprise, and inclusion,” Ruto said.
He also announced that the government is investing in key water projects to improve supply. One of them is the Ng’ethu-Gigiri waterworks, which is expected to add 50,000 cubic metres of water every day.
The President further noted that the Gigiri–Shauri Moyo evacuation corridor is being improved to keep water supply steady in high-demand areas. These are places that support affordable housing developments.
On sanitation, Ruto told the Members of the County Assembly that the government has plans to completely overhaul the city’s waste and sewer system. This includes building two parallel 27-kilometre trunk sewers along the Nairobi River Corridor. A new treatment plant will also be built, with a capacity of 60,000 cubic metres per day.
The project will also expand last-mile sewer connections and carry out long-term upgrades to the city’s sewerage system.
Ruto said the government has already set up a structured implementation framework for Nairobi’s transformation. He added that under a cooperation agreement formalised on February 27, 2026, an initial Ksh.80 billion is now available to drive visible change.
“Fabrication is already underway. Installation begins this month. By the end of May, Nairobi will begin to see visible improvements across key corridors and neighbourhoods,” Ruto said.
He also announced that last-mile electricity connectivity is being rolled out in informal settlements. The work will start in Hospital Ward before expanding to Kibra, Korogocho, Mathare and Kamukunji within the next 90 days.
The President ended with a strong promise: within six months, the city will be markedly brighter, safer, and more secure.