Nairobi, Kenya – In a rare and closely watched development, two of Kenya’s key road infrastructure agencies—the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) and the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA)—have announced leadership changes following the resignations of their respective Director Generals.

Eng. Kungu Ndungu, who has served as KeNHA’s Director General for over three years, tendered his resignation this week. While the board has not disclosed the reasons for his departure, it has swiftly appointed Eng. Luka Kimeli as Acting Director General to oversee operations and maintain continuity during the transition.

At KeRRA, Eng. Philemon Kandie has also stepped down from his position as Director General. The authority’s board has named Eng. Jackson Magondu—previously Director of Planning, Design, and Environment—as Acting Director General.

In official statements, both agencies expressed gratitude for the service of the outgoing leaders, citing their “valuable contributions to national infrastructure development.” They also sought to reassure the public and stakeholders that all operations will continue uninterrupted and that ongoing projects will proceed as scheduled.

However, the simultaneous exits of two top infrastructure officials have sparked questions in policy and political circles, with some observers speculating about possible underlying issues or a coordinated shake-up in the sector. Both KeNHA and KeRRA have moved quickly to dismiss such speculation, describing the developments as routine leadership transitions.

“These changes are part of the normal progression in institutional leadership and are aimed at strengthening the sector as we prepare for the next phase of infrastructure delivery,” read a joint communiqué issued by the agencies.

The changes come at a time when Kenya is under growing pressure to accelerate road development, particularly in rural areas and strategic economic corridors. Both KeNHA and KeRRA oversee multibillion-shilling projects across the country and play central roles in the government’s efforts to improve connectivity, stimulate trade, and reduce regional inequalities.

As the newly appointed acting heads settle into their roles, attention will turn to whether the transitions usher in a renewed focus on project efficiency, transparency, and value-for-money, especially in a climate of heightened public scrutiny over infrastructure spending.