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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 CS Davis Chirchir

Transport Cabinet Secretary who has announced major infrastructure contracts and negotiated with transport operators on fuel prices.

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In coverage

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  1. May 2026
  2. Capital News

    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
  3. April 2026
  4. Citizen Digital

    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

Yesterday

  1. President Ruto commissions Ngong Road flyover project

    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

Thursday 25 June

  1. Government signs Ksh.154 billion JKIA modernisation contract with CRBC

    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

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Kenya awards Ksh.154.2B JKIA expansion contract to Chinese firm

    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

  2. Kenya signs Ksh.154.2B JKIA expansion deal with CRBC

    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

Tuesday 23 June

  1. CRBC wins Sh154.2 billion JKIA expansion contract

    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

Sunday 21 June

  1. Kenya secures $1.2 billion financing for Nairobi airport expansion

    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

Friday 19 June

  1. JKIA upgrade bidders must demonstrate Ksh.100 billion in liquid assets

    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

  2. Government denies JKIA modernization contract to Chivayo firm

    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

  3. Government denies Wicknell Chivayo firm awarded JKIA expansion contract

    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

Thursday 18 June

  1. Government denies awarding JKIA modernisation contract

    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

  2. Government denies Zimbabwean businessman involvement in JKIA upgrade deal

    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

Friday 12 June

  1. Mutahi Kagwe tops Cabinet Secretary approval at 86 percent

    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

Sunday 31 May

  1. President Ruto begins three-day northern Kenya development tour

    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

  2. Ruto allocates Sh4.1bn for 17,000 Wajir household electrification

    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

Thursday 21 May

  1. Tourist guide boss says he arrived late to fuel price meeting

    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

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Gachagua accuses government of radicalising Kenyans through economic policy

    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

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Government ends fuel strike after tense negotiations with transport operators

    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

  2. Government suspends fuel strike for week amid matatu crisis

    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

  3. Matatu Official Contradicts Government on Fuel Strike Deal

    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

  4. Matatu owners reject Ksh.10 diesel cut, fuel strike continues

    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

  5. LSK demands forensic audit of G-to-G fuel procurement deal

    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

  6. PSV operators strike over fuel prices, disrupting transport nationwide

    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

  7. Police boss detained for releasing fuel protest detainees

    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

  8. Matatu strike suspended for seven days of negotiations

    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

  9. Nairobi CBD paralysed as matatu strike extends second day

    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

  10. Matatu strike ends after government, operators' meeting

    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

Monday 18 May

  1. Matatu operators publicly reject fuel price deal live on camera

    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

  2. Matatu strike over fuel prices continues; talks fail

    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

  3. Matatu strike continues after government fuel talks stall

    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

  4. CS Mbadi announces meeting with matatu operators on fuel prices

    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

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