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August 12, 2025
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Gov't revokes proposal to build expressway from Nairobi to Mombasa

Gov't revokes proposal to build expressway from Nairobi to Mombasa

KeNHA noted that the proposal was found to have not met the relevant criteria and should be abandoned...

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The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has revoked a Private Initiated Proposal to build the Nairobi-Mombasa (Usahihi) expressway. This decision came after the proposal failed to meet the necessary criteria for approval.

  • The mega road project was planned as a Public-Private Partnership (PPP), covering a 459-km corridor.
  • The PPP Committee, National Treasury & Economic Planning directed the contractor to consider restructuring the project by expanding the existing A8 highway.
  • The project was reportedly awarded to the Korean firm Korean Overseas Infrastructure and Development Corporation (KIND) after US firm Bechtel Engineering rejected the proposed financing model.

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