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KeNHA Seeks Consultants for PPP-Backed Mau Summit-Malaba Highway Project
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) is seeking consultants for a technical feasibility study to upgrade the Mau Summit-Eldoret-Malaba highway through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. The Green Belt Movement (GBM) has separately flagged potential plans to reduce Uhuru Park and Central Park in Nairobi for the expansion of Uhuru Highway, raising concerns about legality and environmental impact. Meanwhile, motorists in Kenya will now receive traffic fines for minor offences via SMS, email, or physical notices under a new digital enforcement system that allows payments without immediate court appearances.
State Considering Budget Allocation to Clear Part of Sh12bn Flower Export Tax Claims
The Kenyan government is considering budgetary allocations to address a significant backlog of Sh12 billion in VAT refund claims owed to flower exporters, alongside reforms to the tax system. Kenya is simultaneously implementing aviation reforms, including expanding Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and revitalizing Kenya Airways (KQ), to boost its share of the global flower market. The International Trade Centre (ITC) and Equity Group Holdings have also partnered to address the trade finance gap and boost exports in East Africa's key value chains.
Spiro secures $215m to expand Africa's electric mobility and battery-swapping network
African electric mobility firm Spiro has successfully secured a substantial $215 million (Sh27.8 billion) equity investment to significantly expand its electric vehicle operations and battery-swapping network across the continent. Kenyan tech company Bensystems Limited has launched UrbanTok, a new social media platform centered on creator monetization, during the Connected Africa Summit 2026 in Nairobi. Ride-hailing platform Bolt has strongly refuted claims circulating on social media about its alleged exit from Kenya next week, labeling the reports as false and malicious.
