KeNHA Launches Tender for 2025/2026 Road Maintenance Projects

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), a State Corporation established under the Kenya Roads Act of 2007 and entrusted with the crucial responsibility of managing, developing, rehabilitating, and maintaining all National Roads, has issued a comprehensive Tender Notice for Maintenance and Development Works scheduled for the Financial Year 2025/2026. This significant announcement signals a prioritized national investment to ensure the optimal condition of Kenya’s vital transport arteries and invites bids from all eligible contractors.

The funding for these extensive works will be channeled through the dedicated Road Maintenance Levy Fund and the Development Vote, demonstrating the government’s commitment to a robust financial base for both routine upkeep and strategic new developments.

Bidders interested in participating in these crucial projects must be aware of the strict procedural requirements. Pre-tender site visits are compulsory for all prospective contractors, with specific details outlined in the official tender notices available on the KeNHA website. This mandatory step ensures that contractors fully comprehend the scope, scale, and specific challenges of the works they intend to bid on before submitting their proposals.

Acquiring the complete set of tender documents has been streamlined to facilitate easy access. Intending tenderers are strongly encouraged to utilize the digital-first approach: download the complete documents free of charge from the Kenya National Highways Authority website (www.kenha.co.ke) or the Public Procurement Information Portal (www.tenders.go.ke).

For those who prefer a physical transaction, the documents are also available from the KeNHA Offices, specifically the Supply Chain Management Departments, during normal working hours upon a non-refundable payment of KSh. 1,000 only. This fee must be remitted exclusively in the form of a banker’s cheque made payable directly to the Kenya National Highways Authority.

Efficiency and clarity are paramount throughout the entire tendering period. All interested bidders are required to continuously check both the KeNHA website and the Public Procurement Information Portal for any tender addenda or clarifications that may be issued by the Authority before the final submission deadline. Diligence in monitoring these updates is essential, as missing a clarification could result in a non-compliant bid.

This large-scale tender represents a significant opportunity for the contracting sector and a vital investment in Kenya’s future. By inviting competition and maintaining strict procedural standards, KeNHA ensures that the nation's road maintenance and development projects are executed by the most capable hands, aspiring towards a quality, resilient, sustainable, and thriving road network for national prosperity. The announcement was signed by the Deputy Director of Supply Chain Management on behalf of the Director General.