Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has clarified that the Mombasa-Nairobi expressway tender contract has not yet been awarded.
The Authority released a statement on Friday to clarify misinformation regarding the project.
"The KeNHA would like to correct some misinformation that has been published and circulated in some sections of the media with regards to the proposed Mombasa -Nairobi expressway project," the statement read.
It maintained that the Korean Overseas Infrastructure and Development Corporation (KIND) did not have the construction tender.
"KIND presented a Pre-Feasibility Studies Report for development of the highway based on a PPP model on July 29, 2022, and they are open to submit a Privately Initiated Investment Proposal (PIIP) in line with the requirement under PPP Act, 2021," KeNHA said.
The Authority further said Bechtel, an American engineering corporation, was working on a PPP structure for the model.
It added that a US Capital Investment Company, Evestrong Capital, had expressed its interest in developing the Corridor in partnership with Bechtel.
KeNHA said once it starts, the construction will take five years to be completed.
"The construction of the project will likely take five years to complete, and work will commence upon completion of studies, designs, negotiation and closure of all financing arrangements."
