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 CS Davis Chirchir
Transport Cabinet Secretary who has announced major infrastructure contracts and negotiated with transport operators on fuel prices.
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The Standard
Audio By VocalizeTransport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir has disputed claims that the planned upgrade of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport will cost taxpayers Sh375 billion, saying the contract will not exceed Sh154.2 billion. …
'We don't know him:' Government denies links to Wicknell Chivayo in JKIA dealCitizen Digital
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Mutahi Kagwe ranked best-performing Cabinet Secretary in latest Ipsos surveyCitizen Digital
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President Ruto kicks off three-day tour in Northern Kenya with focus on developmentThe Standard
Audio By VocalizePresident William Ruto flanked by Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir, Energy Principal Secretary Alex Wachira, Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi and other leaders during the commissioning of a solar hybrid power plant in Habaswein Town, Wajir County, on Sund …
Ruto sets aside Sh4.1bn to connect 17,000 Wajir homes to electricityCitizen Digital
… ere are matatu owners in that meeting who accepted the deal and I saw the seven days as goodwill to extend the negotiations and commit to a reduction of Ksh.10." During the interview, Federation of Public Transport Sector CEO Kushian Muchiri criticised Transport CS Davis Chirchir …
Tourist Guide Association boss Kennedy Kaunda says he was unaware of meeting that ended fuel price strikeCapital News
… He specifically criticised proposals linked to Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems and commuter rail expansion, arguing that such plans threatened the livelihoods of thousands employed in the matatu industry. “When you ask Chirchir to kill the matatu industry and replace it with BRT …
Gachagua denies radicalisation claims, says taxes and BRT rollout to blameCitizen Digital
… -article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); The meeting, which began shortly after 4pm on Monday, brought together top government officials, including Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi, Roads and Transport CS Davis Chirchir …
From Transcom to Harambee House: The high-stakes drama behind fuel strike dealCapital News
… The agreement followed negotiations involving Transport CS Davis Chirchir, Energy CS Wandayi, security officials and representatives from the public transport sector, with Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja acting as guarantor in the talks. …
Sakaja Seeks Loan Amnesty for Matatu Operators as Government Suspends Fuel Strike for a WeekCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 19 — What was meant to be a carefully choreographed government announcement on the fuel crisis descended into an awkward public fallout Monday night after a matatu sector representative bluntly contradicted Cabinet Secretaries Opiyo Wandayi and Davis Chirchir …
“With All Due Respect, There’s No Deal”: Matatu Official Publicly Contradicts Govt as Fuel Strike ContinuesCitizen Digital
“With all due respect…” Tourist Guide Association boss bold rebuke leaves Wandayi, Chirchir speechless By Kenneth Gachie May 19, 2026 11:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize A high-level mee …
“With all due respect…” Tourist Guide Association boss bold rebuke leaves Wandayi, Chirchir speechlessPresident William Ruto on Monday commissioned the Ngong Road flyover, a Ksh. 3.58 billion project undertaken by the Kenya Urban Roads Authority aimed at enhancing efficiency and addressing persistent traffic congestion at the Junction Mall junction through grade separation.
29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto on Monday commissioned the Ngong Road flyover, a Ksh. 3.58 billion project undertaken by the Kenya Urban Roads Authority aimed at enhancing efficiency and addressing persistent traffic congestion at the Junction Mall junction through grade separation.
29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir announced a Ksh.154 billion contract award to China Road and Bridge Corporation for modernisation of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The article questions why information surrounding the tender moved through whispers and speculation rather than official government communication, despite its significance as a major infrastructure investment financed by Kenyan taxpayers.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has signed a Ksh.154.2 billion contract with China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) for the expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, with the project set to take 36 months following the completion of the JKIA Master Plan in February 2026.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has signed a Ksh.154.2 billion contract with China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) for the expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, with the project set to take 36 months.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
China Road and Bridge Corporation has been awarded the contract to expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for Sh154.2 billion. The project will include a new terminal and infrastructure upgrades to increase handling capacity, though it will not include a new runway.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has contracted the Trade and Development Bank and Africa Finance Corporation to arrange $1.2 billion in financing for expanding Jomo Kenyatta International Airport's annual passenger capacity to 22 million. The project, expected to cost a maximum of 154.2 billion shillings, will take three years to complete and will be funded through airport-based revenue streams alongside Development Financial Institutions and commercial banks.
21 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Companies bidding to upgrade Jomo Kenyatta International Airport must show access to at least Ksh.100 billion in liquid assets, real assets free of debt, lines of credit, or other financial means within the last six months, according to tender evaluation requirements from the Ministry of Roads. The tender also requires bidders to accept a deferred payment plan, with an upfront payment of 10 per cent of the contract sum after providing a bank guarantee.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government has denied awarding the contract to modernise and expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo's firm IMC Construction Kenya, stating the project amount is in the region of Sh154 billion.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
The government has denied that controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo's firm IMC Construction Kenya was contracted for the modernisation and expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, and stated the project amount is around Sh154 billion.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir has dismissed reports that the Government awarded a contract for JKIA modernization and expansion, stating the procurement process is still ongoing and that a company mentioned in reports did not participate in the tender.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir disputed reports that the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport upgrade contract had been awarded to China Roads and Bridges Corporation and controversial Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, saying the company "did not participate in this project as a bidder and has no role, involvement or association whatsoever." Chirchir also clarified that the contract cost will not exceed Sh154.2 billion, contrary to claims it would cost Sh375 billion.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
An Ipsos survey ranking Cabinet Secretaries on service delivery, leadership, accountability and policy implementation ranked Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe highest with 86 per cent approval, followed by Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi at 82 per cent and Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku at 79 per cent.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto commenced a three-day tour of development projects in northern Kenya, beginning in Wajir South Constituency where he commissioned a Ksh.639 million solar hybrid power plant designed to provide electricity to 8,565 households.
31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto announced Sh4.1 billion in funding to connect 17,000 households in Wajir County to the national grid during the commissioning of a solar hybrid power plant in Habaswein. The plant is part of the Last Mile Electrification initiative and includes a 54-kilometre grid extension expected to power 1,700 households and supply electricity to public facilities.
31 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kennedy Kaunda, CEO of the East Africa Tour Guides and Drivers Association, says he attended the first meeting but arrived late to the second meeting on the fuel price crisis, missing crucial parts of negotiations between transport stakeholders and government officials before final remarks were made.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the government of fuelling public anger by mishandling the economy, transport sector policies, and alleged human rights abuses. He specifically criticised Bus Rapid Transit proposals, saying they threatened livelihoods in the matatu industry.
20 May 2026 · Capital News →
A nationwide matatu strike that lasted two days was called off Tuesday afternoon following negotiations between government and transport operators at Transcom House, Harambee House, and State House. The government tapped its fuel stabilisation fund to secure the agreement after operators initially demanded a Ksh.46 cut in diesel prices.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Following negotiations, the government and transport sector stakeholders have agreed to suspend the nationwide fuel strike for one week to ease tensions over diesel prices. Governor Sakaja appealed to financial institutions to grant temporary amnesty and flexibility to public transport operators struggling under mounting economic pressure.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
A matatu sector representative publicly contradicted Cabinet Secretaries Opiyo Wandayi and Davis Chirchir on live camera during a press briefing, declaring "there's no deal" after talks over soaring fuel prices that triggered a nationwide matatu strike. Energy CS Wandayi had announced discussions centered on fuel adulteration concerns and a plan to bridge the gap between diesel and petrol prices.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
A meeting between Energy and Transport Cabinet Secretaries and transport sector stakeholders ended without agreement after matatu owners rejected a government proposal to lower diesel prices by Ksh.10, demanding a substantial reduction instead. The Transport Sector Alliance announced the industrial action that disrupted transport services would continue.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Law Society of Kenya has called for an immediate forensic audit of the Government-to-Government fuel procurement framework, citing concerns over transparency and accountability in the energy sector amid rising fuel and electricity costs affecting households and businesses.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
A nationwide public service vehicle strike called by the Transport Sector Alliance entered its second day on Tuesday, with matatus, boda boda operators and other transport players scaling down or suspending services in protest of EPRA's fuel price increases. Super petrol and diesel prices rose by Ksh.16.65 and Ksh.46.29 per litre respectively, with operators citing the combined burden of price changes, taxes and levies as unsustainable.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chief Inspector Dishen Angoya at Central Police Station in Nairobi was arrested and detained at Lang'ata Police Station after allegedly authorising the release of 64 people arrested during Monday's fuel protests. The fuel price increases announced by EPRA triggered nationwide demonstrations, a matatu strike, and violence that left four people dead and 30 injured.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
A nationwide matatu strike that paralysed public transport entered its second day on Tuesday before matatu owners and operators agreed to suspend it for seven days to allow negotiations, following a meeting with Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen and Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi. EPRA announced a Sh10 reduction in diesel prices to Sh232.96 per litre in Nairobi, though kerosene prices increased by Sh38.60.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi's Central Business District remained largely shut down on Tuesday as nationwide matatu and motorists' protests over fuel price increases kept transport and business activities at a standstill, with most shops closed and commuters stranded.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
A nationwide matatu strike that caused transport paralysis ended after a meeting between Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir, Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi, and transport sector leaders at Nairobi's Transcom House on Monday night.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Matatu operators rejected an announcement by Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi about a breakthrough in fuel price talks, contradicting him on camera at Transcom House in Nairobi. Operators said the government had only agreed to a 10 shilling reduction in diesel prices, far below their demand of between 30 and 46 shillings per litre.
18 May 2026 · Capital News →
A meeting between government cabinet secretaries and matatu operators failed to resolve a nationwide strike over fuel prices on Monday night. Matatu stakeholders rejected a government proposal to lower diesel prices by Sh10, and the strike was set to continue on Tuesday.
18 May 2026 · Capital News →
Negotiations between the government and matatu sector stakeholders over fuel pricing failed to reach agreement on Monday night, with the strike continuing on Tuesday. Stakeholders said there was consensus on addressing fuel adulteration through price adjustments to diesel and kerosene, but no final deal was agreed.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
National Treasury CS John Mbadi said the government will hold talks with matatu operators to explore additional measures to cushion Kenyans from high fuel prices, with a meeting bringing together the National Treasury, the ministries of Transport and Energy being convened.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →