Kenya to Require Litigation History Disclosure for Unsolicited PPP Bids

Kenya plans to require companies seeking unsolicited PPP contracts to disclose their litigation history. They will also have to sign anti-corruption declarations before winning government deals.

The proposal follows the cancellation of the Adani-linked projects. It aims to improve transparency in the award of major infrastructure contracts.

Unsolicited proposals allow private firms to approach the government with project ideas without a competitive bidding process. The new rules seek to close gaps that have raised concerns in the past.

Officials believe the measures will help filter out companies with questionable records. They will also strengthen safeguards against corruption in public-private partnerships.

The changes come at a time when the government is reviewing several large infrastructure projects. Lessons from recent cancellations are informing the new policy direction.

Stakeholders have welcomed the move as a step toward cleaner procurement. Some have called for similar requirements to apply to all large government contracts.

The Treasury and relevant agencies are expected to finalise the guidelines soon. Implementation is likely to begin in the current financial year.

Kenya has used the PPP framework to deliver several major roads, ports and energy projects. The sector has grown but has also faced criticism over transparency.

The new requirements are expected to raise the bar for companies seeking to partner with the state. They will need to demonstrate clean records and commitment to ethical practices.

The policy is part of broader efforts to restore public confidence in large-scale government projects.