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Originally published by Nation Businessbusiness
June 24, 2026
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Sh154bn JKIA contract signing triggers fresh court showdown
COFEK has filed a constitutional petition challenging the procurement process...
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Kenya's government has signed a Sh154.2 billion contract to modernise Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), reigniting a legal dispute with a consumer lobby group.
- The contract signing occurred despite an unresolved court challenge by the Consumer Federation of Kenya (COFEK).
- COFEK intends to seek a court order to suspend the project's implementation, citing pending constitutional questions and lack of transparency.
- The project, awarded to China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), aims to expand capacity and improve services at the airport.
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Chinese firm CRBC wins Sh154bn JKIA upgrade contract - June 2026
The Kenyan government has awarded a Sh154.2 billion contract to Chinese firm CRBC for the expansion and modernization of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). This has triggered a fresh legal showdown, with the government through the Attorney-General asking the High Court to dismiss a petition challenging the procurement process. A consumer lobby group has contested the tender, reigniting the legal dispute.
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