… Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir told the National Assembly Committee on Transport and Infrastructure yesterday that the process of receiving bids has been initiated, which will then be subjected to evaluation. …
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Davis Chirchir
Also known as: Roads and Infrastructure Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir · Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir · CS Davis Chirchir · Roads Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir · Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir · Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir
Transport Cabinet Secretary overseeing JKIA expansion bidding and Narok-Malaba SGR financing discussions.
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- May 2026
… The President, accompanied by Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir, and Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wah, was seen walking through parts of the CBD as curious residents gathered to catch a glimpse of the entourage. …
Ruto takes impromptu night tour of Nairobi infrastructure projects… The recommendations place the Senate Committee on a collision course with the Ministry of Roads and Transport, which in its submission through Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir defended a scientific allocation model based on traffic volumes, road condition, network type and asset …
Senate committee pushes for 49pc Fuel Levy share to counties in proposed Roads Bill… The inspection, which focused on Non-Motorised Transport projects, was also attended by Johnson Sakaja, Davis Chirchir and National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah. …
In pictures: Ruto, Sakaja inspect Nairobi CBD overhaulThe construction of Narok-Malaba Standard Gauge Railways via Kisumu could take up to 12 years to complete if the government relies on the levies currently collected from the Railway Development Levy, Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir has said. …
Why it could take 12 years to complete Malaba SGR project… ne million per metre…” he said.“It is costly, this project Ruto is pushing is for looting … we cannot afford to have him go on, it would be a disaster to have him go on.” However, appearing before the Senate Committee on Roads and Transport, Roads Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir …
Maraga claims graft in Rironi-Mau Summit road project, claims Ksh.33B embezzledWATCH LIVE: Senate Roads Committee Meets CS Davis Chirchir Over Roads Budget and Priority Projects By Citizen Reporter May 08, 2026 11:58 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretar …
Senate Roads Committee Meets CS Davis Chirchir Over Roads Budget and Priority Projects… President Ruto, alongside other government leaders, had attended the burial of the late Edwin Koech, father of Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir, in Kipketii, Bomet County. …
Ruto expresses concern over low voter registration in Rift Valley stronghold… Speaking in Sotik Constituency, during the funeral service of Mzee Edwin Kipchirchir Koech, father to Roads and Infrastructure Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir, Wetang’ula said the President’s renewed energy and commitment had helped restore the country’s economy and secured Keny …
Wetang’ula back Ruto’s economy agenda; say Kenya on the right trajectory- April 2026
… I want to assure the citizens of this nation that, in our lifetime, Kenya will be a first-world economy.” He made the remarks during the funeral service of Mzee Edwin Koech, the father of Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir, in Kipketii village, Bomet County. …
Ruto defends economic record, says Kenya on path to transformation
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Government initiates fresh bidding process for JKIA expansion
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The government has set in motion the expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport following the return of fresh bidding for the project. Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir told the National Assembly Committee on Transport and Infrastructure that the process of receiving bids has been initiated and will be subjected to evaluation.
15 May 2026 · The Standard →
Thursday 14 May
Government initiates fresh bidding process for JKIA expansion
The government has set in motion the expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport following the return of fresh bidding for the project. Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir told the National Assembly Committee on Transport and Infrastructure that the process of receiving bids has been initiated and will be subjected to evaluation.
15 May 2026 · The Standard →
Saturday 9 May
Ruto inspects Nairobi infrastructure projects on late-night city tour
President William Ruto made an impromptu late-night tour of Nairobi's central business district on Saturday, May 9, inspecting ongoing infrastructure and beautification projects jointly implemented by the national and county governments, including non-motorised transport walkways, street lighting, and roadworks.
10 May 2026 · Capital News →
Senate committee proposes 49% fuel levy share for counties
The Senate Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing has proposed that county governments receive 49 per cent of the Road Maintenance Levy Fund under a proposed Roads Act amendment bill, while the Ministry of Roads and Transport recommends only 15 per cent. The Committee argues that since road maintenance functions have shifted to county governments, resources should follow those functions.
10 May 2026 · Capital News →
Ruto, Sakaja inspect Nairobi CBD roadworks and walkway projects
President William Ruto led an inspection tour of ongoing roadworks and Non-Motorised Transport projects in Nairobi's Central Business District on Saturday, assessing progress on pedestrian walkways, street lighting, and road rehabilitation aimed at easing movement and improving security.
10 May 2026 · The Standard →
Friday 8 May
Narok-Malaba SGR could take 12 years with current levy funding
The Transport Cabinet Secretary said the Narok-Malaba Standard Gauge Railway project via Kisumu could take up to 12 years to complete if financed only through current Railway Development Levy collections, justifying the need for additional loans and private-sector partnerships because the government cannot finance the project internally.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →
Thursday 7 May
Maraga alleges Ksh.33B embezzlement in Rironi-Mau road project
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has accused President Ruto of using the Rironi-Mau Summit road project, a 175-kilometre flagship infrastructure scheme, for graft, claiming the government revoked an initial Ksh.159 billion contract and replaced it with a more expensive one adding Ksh.33 billion.
8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Senate Roads Committee meets CS over roads budget priorities
The Senate Roads Committee met with Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir to discuss roads budget and priority projects.
8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Thursday 30 April
Ruto concerned over low voter registration in Rift Valley
President William Ruto has expressed disappointment over low voter registration numbers from his Rift Valley stronghold and the Kalenjin community, noting that 1.8 million eligible voters with IDs and another 500,000 youth aged 18 have not registered.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wetang'ula backs Ruto's economy agenda amid slowing growth
The Speaker of the National Assembly urged Kenyans to support President Ruto's development agenda, saying it has helped restore the economy. Kenya's real GDP expanded by 4.6 per cent in 2025, down from 4.7 per cent in 2024, with agriculture growing 2.8 per cent due to erratic weather and manufacturing showing signs of strain.
1 May 2026 · Capital News →
Wednesday 29 April
Ruto defends economic record, cites three-year growth
President William Ruto said Kenya is changing for the better and pointed to economic growth during his three years in office as proof the country is headed in the right direction. He highlighted progress in universal health coverage, agriculture, education and housing, and vowed that Kenya will become a first-world economy within his lifetime.
30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →