by Nikkie Aisha on Friday, 24 April 2026 – 9:17 am An aerial view of the flyover being built near Junction Mall along Ngong Road on November 5, 2025. Photo KURA Kenyans could soon experience improvements in daily movement and navigation under a proposed law before Parliament to introduce a standardised national addressing system. The National Addressing Bill, 2025, under review by the National Assembly, seeks to introduce a uniform structure for identifying homes, businesses and public facilities across the country. The proposal aims to establish a consistent format for addresses and eliminate duplication to improve how locations are identified and accessed. Roads Principal Secretary Joseph Mbugua outlined what the system would assign to each address while appearing before the Committee on Communication, Information and Innovation on April 23. Roads Principal Secretary Joseph Mbugua during a meeting with Fujian Construction and Investment Group to discuss ongoing infrastructure projects, April 23, 2026. Photo State Department for Roads He explained that the format would include street names, locality, county and postal identifiers to ensure each location has a clear and verifiable identity comparable to global standards. “A reliable and accurate addressing system is not just about navigation. It is about saving lives, enabling business, and ensuring no Kenyan is left out of essential services,” Mbugua said. Committee members noted that the absence of a consistent framework has long affected service delivery and navigation, particularly in areas without clearly named roads or defined addresses. A formal system would streamline navigation in Kenyans’ daily lives, making it easier to receive postal deliveries, access emergency services and use digital platforms. “This is not just a road issue. It cuts across sectors. When a letter is addressed, it should reach the doorstep without confusion. That is the standard we must achieve,” Mbugua said. The PS told the committee that the government has already laid the groundwork through a multi-sectoral team bringing together 16 public and private institutions. He explained that the team has been developing a policy framework, legislative structure and standards for the system. The ICT ministry is currently reviewing documents. Under the proposed framework, the Communications Authority of Kenya would oversee implementation, working with national and county governments to ensure roads are properly named and locations accurately coded . However, Members of Parliament questioned delays in rolling out the system, noting that many Kenyans still rely on informal directions despite the availability of tools such as Google Maps. Officials argued that it should have been prioritised earlier. “This is not something that should wait for Parliament to initiate. It is your responsibility to ensure roads are identified and properly documented,” said Kisumu Central MP Shakir Shabir. The committee will continue receiving submissions before tabling its report on the Bill. A signpost showing the classification of roads in Kenya. Photo Yator Latest News How New National Address System Works Fri, 24 Apr 2026 – 9:17 am Govt Begins Talks for Electric Train in Kenya Fri, 24 Apr 2026 – 9:09 am Setback for Kenya as IMF Suspends Loan Disbursement Fri, 24 Apr 2026 – 8:16 am TSC Announces Vacancies for Top Positions Fri, 24 Apr 2026 – 7:44 am Relief for Kenyans in Proposed Changes to Good Conduct Certificate Processing Fri, 24 Apr 2026 – 7:08 am Documents Contradict CS’s Account on Substandard Fuel Shipment Thu, 23 Apr 2026 – 8:11 pm Ministry Announces Immediate SHA Changes for Civil Servants Thu, 23 Apr 2026 – 7:11 pm Ukraine Intelligence Identifies Kenyans Killed Fighting for Russia Thu, 23 Apr 2026 – 6:55 pm Treasury Receives Ksh 103B From KPC Sale Thu, 23 Apr 2026 – 5:37 pm Dangote to Build Nigeria-Style Oil Refinery in East Africa Thu, 23 Apr 2026 – 5:05 pm CS Ogamba Responds to Circular on Delayed Payments to T