Usahihi Nairobi–Mombasa Expressway partners with Turner & Townsend to transform East Africa infrastructure
The Usahihi Nairobi–Mombasa Expressway, Africa’s largest road public–private partnership (PPP), has officially welcomed Turner & Townsend, a global leader in programme and project management, as a strategic delivery partner.
Turner & Townsend’s inclusion strengthens the consortium’s ability to deliver the transformative $3.6bn, 459km transport corridor that will cut travel time between Nairobi and Mombasa from more than 10 hours to just 4–5 hours.
Designed to ease congestion on the A8 highway, the expressway will improve safety and enhance mobility for passengers and cargo. The project is anticipated to become a blueprint for sustainable infrastructure in Africa featuring intelligent transport systems, electric vehicle charging stations, wildlife corridors and climate-resilient engineering.
Turner & Townsend will provide world-class leadership in programme management, governance, cost control, risk oversight and project assurance, ensuring the Usahihi Expressway is delivered with precision and accountability.
The company’s role will be critical in guiding the project through its complexity and scale, setting a new benchmark for transport infrastructure across the continent.
Turner & Townsend’s appointment builds on a robust portfolio of infrastructure delivery, supporting governments and private sector partners in executing large-scale transport, energy and aviation programmes across East Africa. This includes involvement in major projects such as the Kabalega International Airport and on key components within the Tilenga Project.
These programmes have involved large budgets, coordination across multiple stakeholders and delivery in challenging environments requiring strong project controls, clear stakeholder engagement and consistent performance tracking.
This regional experience provides a strong foundation for navigating the scale and complexity of the Nairobi–Mombasa Expressway, ensuring the project is delivered with collaboration, transparency and long-term value.
Turner & Townsend joins Everstrong Capital and the Usahihi consortium team of TRAC, Lotz to Develop, Ashitiva Advocates, Rebel, Andersen, CPF Group and Kurrent to deliver this landmark project.
Kyle McCarter, Partner at Everstrong Capital & Chairman, Usahihi Nairobi-Mombasa Expressway, said:
Turner & Townsend’s track record across Africa speaks for itself.
"Their expertise in large-scale, complex projects ensures that the Usahihi Expressway will not only be delivered successfully but will also set a new benchmark for infrastructure delivery on the continent,”
John Rogers, Regional Director, East Africa, at Turner & Townsend, commented:
“The Nairobi–Mombasa Expressway is a game-changing landmark project in Kenya which will cut journey times in half greatly improving regional connectivity. The Usahihi Expressway isn’t just a road, it’s a catalyst for economic growth, regional integration and climate-smart development.
Our partnership with Everstrong Capital will allow us to deploy our world-class expertise in programme management, governance, risk oversight, cost control and project assurance to the project.
"We look forward to delivering this complex infrastructure programme that will support transformational growth across Kenya and East Africa."
The partnership between Usahihi Expressway and Turner & Townsend underscores a shared commitment to global best practices in PPP delivery, with robust governance and accountability at every stage.
As the Feasibility Study is reviewed by the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), the strengthened consortium is preparing the project for its next critical phase of development.
