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
Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary overseeing major infrastructure projects including Jomo Kenyatta International Airport modernisation contract.
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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 speechlessAn opinion piece argues that Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja's plan for an underground train system from the CBD to Eastlands is unnecessary, given that functional railway lines already serve those areas but are underutilised. The writer contends that extending existing lines and increasing train frequency would be more cost-effective than constructing an underground railway.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja's plan for an underground train system from the CBD to Eastlands is unnecessary, given that functional railway lines already serve those areas but are underutilised. The writer contends that extending existing lines and increasing train frequency would be more cost-effective than constructing an underground railway.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has formally backed the Nairobi Metropolitan Mass Rapid Transit System (NMMRTS), an underground metro rail project presented by Governor Sakaja Johnson. The first phase will involve constructing a 30-kilometre underground railway connecting densely populated areas.
31 July 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has reaffirmed commitment to the Nairobi Metropolitan Mass Rapid Transport project, which includes a 30-kilometre underground railway linking Eastlands to the CBD with 25 stations, expected to ease traffic congestion and integrate with Bus Rapid Transit and commuter rail services.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) suspended a nationwide strike scheduled for July 28 after a breakthrough meeting with the government and aviation agencies, leading to a framework agreement that sets out a schedule for negotiations over workers' grievances across various aviation institutions.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenyan government has appointed Dar Al-Handasah Consultants as lead engineering consultant for the modernisation of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, with Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir overseeing the contract signing. The consultant will manage design review, project management and construction supervision to upgrade the airport to international aviation standards.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
Citizen Digital's Vincent Obadha argues that the National Transport and Safety Authority, created in 2012 to consolidate road safety functions, has increasingly prioritized designing new fee structures and compliance regimes with revenue projections over demonstrating genuine safety benefits.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has warned that if the IEBC postpones the July 16 Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, it will lose public confidence and moral authority to conduct the 2027 General Election. Gachagua accused the ruling UDA party of orchestrating violence and voter bribery to create grounds for postponing the election.
10 July 2026 · Capital News →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has criticised the IEBC for warning it could postpone or cancel the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, accusing the electoral body of acting at the behest of President Ruto after sensing defeat. Gachagua dismissed the commission's concerns over violence and voter bribery, insisting the poll has remained peaceful and accusing the State of orchestrating isolated incidents.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya National Highways Authority announced that Shandong Hi-Speed Road and Bridge International will construct the 94-kilometre second phase of the Rironi–Mau Summit Road from Rironi to Naivasha through Mai Mahiu at an estimated cost of Ksh.87.6 billion, while China Road and Bridge Corporation will handle the first phase at Ksh.96.1 billion.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has defended the sale of the government's stake in listed agencies, saying it will raise funds for mega infrastructure projects and ease pressure to borrow or raise taxes. The National Infrastructure Fund has received Ksh.100 billion from the sale of a stake.
3 July 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 →