Kenya National Highways Authority Invites Bids for Realignment of Nithi Bridge, Other Roads
- The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) aims to reconstruct the Nithi Bridge and improve two other roads
- The state corporation explained the bidding process for contractors in a notice published in a local newspaper
- KeNHA noted that bidders should pay a non-refundable fee and visit the construction sites by Friday, August 29
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The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a tender notice for the realignment of Nithi Bridge, a black spot known for its history of fatal accidents.
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KeNHA is a state corporation established under the Kenya Roads Act, 2007 and is mandated to manage, develop, rehabilitate and maintain national roads.
In a notice on Thursday, August 21, in the Daily Nation, the agency also advertised tenders for other roads.
It asked contractors to submit their bids by Thursday, September 4.
"The authority hereby invites bids from eligible contractors for the following tenders to be funded through the Road Maintenance Levy Fund and Development Votes," it stated.
Which tenders did KeNHA advertise?
| Tender description | Mandatory pre-tender visit/venue | Tender closing date |
| 1. Realignment of Nithi Bridge along the Makutano-Embu-Meru Road | Friday, August 29, at Marima town centre at 12:00pm. | Thursday, September 4, at 11:00am. |
| 2. Rehabilitation and improvement of Thika-Magumu Road | Friday, August 29, at 10:00am at Waeco Supermarket. | Thursday, September 4, at 11:00am. |
| 3. Upgrading to bitumen standard of Maralal- Sayuni & Junc A4 (Kisima)-Sura Aduru Road | Friday, August 29, at Maralal Round About | Thursday, September 4, at 11:00am. |
How to apply for KeNHA tenders
KeNHA stated that eligible contractors should obtain tender documents from its website or the Public Procurement Information Portal (PPIP).
It clarified that the documents are free of charge, but bidders must pay a refundable fee of KSh 1,000.
It advised interested bidders to continually check the KeNHA and PPIP websites for any tender addenda or clarifications that may arise before the submission date.
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What did Ruto promise on Nithi Bridge?
President William Ruto acknowledged that the bridge had caused damage and promised to ensure its new design is constructed before 2027.
According to the president, who verified the design, it would prevent accidents on the bridge.
The bridge has claimed many lives because of its hazardous design.
Ruto secured funding in April for the bridge's construction after visiting China.
State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed said the agreement was reached during high-level talks between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Ruto.
Will govt impose toll fees on the Nairobi-Mau Summit Road?
Plans are in place to construct the Nairobi-Mau Summit dual carriageway.
The financing of the project, which would require Kenyans to pay toll fees for more than 30 years, generated controversy.
The government's decision was criticised by Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, who said it would result in double taxes on Kenyans.
Kefa Seda, the director general of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Directorate, dismissed the claims.
Seda argued that the tolls collected on the road would not amount to double taxation.
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