@Djinn.

Generally. the entire section of the road is smooth and you will be tempted to speed.

Between Mai Mahiu and Naro, there's a a small stretch that's still rough. Between Narok and Bomet- smooth but be wary of inconspicous shopping centres where you may need to maintain 50kph. On this highway, its also important to watch out for speeding buses from Nyamira/Kisii, especially if you drive by night. At Sotik, the intersection of Kericho-Kisii highway, expect sharp bends and episodes of uneven (though tarmacked) sections thereon till you get to Kericho.[/quote]

@Spend.Thrift - thanks - most appreciated. Want to break the monotony of Nbi-Nakuru-Mau-Summit - also there are now many diversions between mau summit and Kericho.

Djinn,
You have it.Avoid Bomet-Litein.....and man,the deviations on the Mau Summit-Kericho....I hope the contractor doesn't take ages.

They seem to have been working on that section for ages - i recall even as far back as 2009 they were clearing trees and grading the side - mostly after Kericho towards Kisumu. Not sure if its the same contractor...I think we should send the Chinese down there to Kung Fu their butts...

404 sounds tempting...sadly I have no idea abt parts for that...you might have to import (have had to do that for a 1967 beetle...

@Djinn,

Interesting you should ask this - I have always thought there should be a real road across the Aberdares road between say Githumu/Kigumo/Kangare and Njabini/Engineer. Am told butchers from the former used to leave in the morning and return in the evening with beef cattle from Kinangop. On foot.

From those same accounts though, the road can only be considered decent by one seeking to plot a route for Rhino Charge and with an appropriate vehicle. From Murang'a your best bet is Murang'a - Sagana [or Kiriaini-Othaya, for some twists]- Nyeri - Nyahururu - Nakuru. The Nyeri - Nyahururu road is under repair and the half or so of it that is yet to be done has quite a fair share potholes.

I truly envy your sense/spirit of adventure.