Nairobi, July 28 -- Kenyans living in the US have been asking friends to confirm whether the Rironi-Mau Summit road is indeed being expanded into a dual carriageway. Earlier, news of the Isiolo-Mandera road generated many sceptical memes. Both large-scale projects are ongoing.

On the Rironi-Naivasha segment, construction is continuing day and night. China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) has mobilised 38 teams and 1,200 trucks to work on structures, interchanges, and earthworks. About 3,000 people are currently employed on the project. This number will increase to 6,000. The segment is already 25 per cent complete. Tarmac is expected to be laid on various sections by October this year.

While not sceptics by nature, Kenyans are doubtfu...