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The core functions of KeNHA as stipulated in Kenya Roads Act, 2007 Section 4(2), are:
(a) Constructing, upgrading, rehabilitating and maintaining roads under its control;
(b) Controlling national roads and road reserves and access to roadside development;
(c) Implementing road policies in relation to national roads;
(d) Ensuring adherence to the rules and guidelines on axle load control prescribed under the Traffic Act and any regulations under this Act;
(e) Ensuring that the quality of roads works is in accordance with such standards as may be defined by the Minister;
(f) In collaboration with the Ministry responsible for transport and the Police Department, overseeing the management of traffic and road safety on national roads;
(g) Collecting and collating all such data related to the use of national roads as may be necessary for efficient forward planning under this Act;
(h) Monitoring and evaluating the use of national roads;
(i) Planning the development and maintenance of national roads;
(j) Advising the Minister on all issues relating to national roads;
(k) Preparing the road work programmes for all national roads;
(l) Liaising and co-ordinating with other roads authorities in planning and on operations in respect of roads;
(m) Performing such other functions related to the implementation of this Act as may be directed by the Minister.
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