Kenya Railways Cancels World Bank Funded Project Ahead of May Deadline
The cancellation of the multi-million shilling project has left stakeholders speculating whether the move is due to administrative reviews or funding adjustments...
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Kenya Railways has abruptly cancelled an international tender for 24 air compressors intended for its Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) trains. The tender was part of the World Bank-funded Ksh65 billion Kenya Urban Mobility Improvement Project.
- The tender cancellation occurred just 12 days before the May 11, 2026 submission deadline.
- Key organization involved: Kenya Railways.
- The cancellation casts uncertainty on the timeline for improving urban rail services, particularly for the Nairobi Commuter Rail service.
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