Two top officials from key government road agencies have resigned, causing a major stir within the infrastructure sector.
Philemon Kandie, Director-General of the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA), resigned on Friday, July 11, 2025. His resignation came just days after he was linked to the June 25 protests.
KeRRA confirmed Kandie’s exit in an official notice, stating the resignation took effect immediately. Kandie also submitted a three-month notice letter, indicating his last working day would be October 10, 2025.
He requested to proceed on a 45-day annual leave starting July 14, during his notice period. Kandie had faced a petition in court accusing him of abusing his office to fund the protests using public resources.
The petition claimed that funds were diverted through KeRRA-linked companies to support the violent demonstrations. He was accused of violating Chapter Six of the Constitution and breaching public trust.
Shortly after Kandie’s resignation, another senior official, Kungu Ndungu, also stepped down. Ndungu was the Director-General of the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA).
His resignation was announced on the same day, causing further speculation about a deeper crisis in the roads sector. The government has since appointed Luka Kimeli as the acting Director-General of KeNHA.
No official reason was given for Ndungu’s resignation. His exit comes as the agency oversees several high-budget national road projects.
The double resignation has drawn public attention, with questions raised about transparency and internal audits. Both agencies manage massive infrastructure budgets and are key players in the government’s development agenda.
The Ministry of Roads has not yet issued a formal statement on the leadership changes. The resignations mark one of the most significant shake-ups in Kenya’s road infrastructure leadership in recent years.
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