The ongoing reconstruction of the 136km Athi River-Namanga road in Kenya, besides promoting international trade will support tourism by providing an efficient communication link for tourists visiting the Masai Mara and Amboseli game reserves.

The upgrading of the 100km Emali-Oloitoktok road will also increase tourist travel to Tsavo East, Tsavo West and Amboseli national parks. Reconstruction of the 90km Maai Mahiu-Narok road at a cost of Sh3.7 billion ($46.25 million) is progressing well. Its completion is expected to promote trade, tourism and investment not only in Kenya, but also in the East African region.

The Narok-Sekenani road (C12) — 37km of unpaved and 38km of paved road — was recently improved at a cost of Sh80 million ($1 million). Work has also begun on 75km, starting at the Aitong-Maralienda junction. The road is unpaved and is expected to cost Sh131 million ($1.6375 million).

The European Union has proposed to, fund the upgrading of 9km of park access roads to bitumen and 85km park roads to gravel standards under the 10th EDF Transport Infrastructure Component. Galana Bridge in Tsavo East will also be constructed at a cost of Sh714 million ($8.925 million).