According to a report published by People Daily on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir announced the proposed changes during an inspection of the ongoing Rironi–Mau Summit Road project.
The ambitious plan seeks to make the iconic viewpoint more attractive to local and international tourists while creating additional business opportunities along the busy highway.
Cable Cars Among Major Attractions
One of the most notable proposals involves introducing cable cars connecting the A8 highway corridor to the A8 South escarpment corridor.
Chirchir said the development would give visitors a different experience of the Great Rift Valley while creating a major tourism attraction.
He described the proposed facility as a magnificent destination that would showcase the natural beauty of the region.
The cable cars are expected to become a major attraction for travellers using the Nairobi–Nakuru highway.
Modern Curio Shops and Hotels Planned
The government also intends to redesign the shopping facilities at the viewpoint to encourage tourists to stop and spend more time at the location.
Chirchir revealed that plans include developing modern curio shops where traders can sell locally made products and souvenirs to visitors.
He also indicated that the government hopes to attract private investors interested in establishing hotels around the area.
The proposed investments could create business opportunities for local traders and other tourism-related enterprises.
Government Raises Safety Concerns
Apart from introducing new attractions, the government has identified visitor safety as another important issue requiring attention.
Chirchir acknowledged that the existing viewpoint has shortcomings in its design and safety arrangements.
He said the proposed redevelopment would address these concerns through improved facilities and a more suitable design.
The government wants the location to become more than a roadside stop where motorists briefly admire the landscape before continuing their journeys.
Instead, the ambition is to establish a destination where visitors can spend more time enjoying the surrounding scenery and available attractions.
The proposed transformation forms part of the wider Rironi–Mau Summit Road development, which is expected to improve transport connectivity between Nairobi and western Kenya.
However, the government has not yet provided a detailed implementation timeline, project cost or confirmed construction arrangements for the proposed tourism facilities.
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