Govt Issues Update on Multi-Billion Nairobi Green Park Underpass Project

The ambitious Nairobi Green Park Underpass project in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) is over 90 per cent complete, a report by Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) has been revealed.
In a statement on Saturday, September 6, Kenya Urban Roads Authority Director General Silas Kinoti disclosed that the Ksh2 billion project, which will link the Nairobi Railway Station, Uhuru Park, and Haile Selassie, was nearing completion.
“I am pleased to share that the Greenpark Underpass, being delivered by KURA, is now over 90% complete,” said Kinoti.
The project will encompass modern walkways, retail spaces, lifts, escalators, restrooms, and 24-hour security. As per Kinoti, the project aimed to decongest the city and give Nairobi a safe, modern, and inclusive transit corridor.
Drawing inspiration from some of the world-class urban designs, for instance, London’s renowned pedestrian underpasses, the projectis expected to provide pedestrians with a secure and efficient routebeneath the major Uhuru highway, linking Uhuru Park, the Nairobi Railways station, and Haile Selassie Avenue directly to the CBD.
The 500-metre walkway is located at the busy intersection of Uhuru Highway and Haile Selassie Avenue, where traffic is normally very chaotic
As such, by diverting pedestrian traffic below ground, the facility is expected to significantly reduce pedestrian-vehicle conflict, enhance commuter safety, and improve vehicular traffic flow around the critical Haile Selassie-Uhuru Highway intersection.
In a past inspection by the Deputy Chief of Staff for Performance and Delivery Management, Eliud Owalo, he noted thatpedestrians walking through the Green Parkunderpass will be treated to a clean, secure corridor that feels more like a mini plaza than a tunnel.
The underpass will also feature well-lit corridors, retail outlets, and CCTV surveillance, mirroring the multipurpose pedestrian tunnels found in cities like London, Amsterdam, and Hong Kong, where such infrastructure doubles as social and commercial hubs.
Owalo added that pedestrians will have access to conveniences like coffee shops, kiosks, and newsstands, transforming a simple walk from the hustle and bustle into a seamless, city-friendly experience.
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo echoed Owalo’s sentiments, who noted that the features of the underpass were tailored to offer a safe, accessible, and convenient experience for thousands of daily users, including persons with disabilities, while also supporting small businesses through the retail spaces.
Once completed, the project will add to the growing infrastructure in the capital, such as the Nairobi Expressway, Moi Avenue Service Lane Upgrade, Kenyatta Avenue Viaduct, Ngong Road Viaduct, and Haile Selassie Avenue Upgrade.