Special Purpose Roads in Kenya include roads within national parks and game reserves. Forest and security roads are managed by various Government agencies such as Kenya Wildlife Service and the Kenya Forest Service.

Government efforts in the last six years has ensured that 65 percent of the classified road system is in good condition and maintainable. There is a substantial rehabilitation and upgrading backlog, estimated at Sh180 billion, to raise the road network to maintainable standards. Lack of funds has also held up the upgrading of several important roads. Ongoing major road rehabilitation and construction projects are worth Sh116 billion ($1.6 billion)