Kenya roads board opens registration for firms seeking state contracts

The Kenya Roads Board (KRB) has opened contractor registration for civil engineering firms seeking state-funded road maintenance and development projects across the country.

The state agency issued a public notice inviting interested construction companies to apply for registration, establishing an updated database of prequalified contractors eligible to bid for upcoming public works.

Contractors must meet specific statutory, technical, and financial criteria to qualify for consideration. The application guidelines require firms to present proof of legal registration in Kenya, active compliance certificates from the National Construction Authority (NCA), and valid tax compliance documents from tax authorities.

Firms applying for registration must demonstrate technical capacity by submitting details of key personnel, equipment ownership or lease agreements, and records of previous civil works executed within specified timelines.

KRB oversees the management and allocation of the Road Maintenance Levy Fund (RMLF), which finances road maintenance operations across various road agencies including the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA), and Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA).

Registration provides eligible firms with structured access to tenders issued across national and county road networks.

The board stated that maintaining an updated roster of verified contractors aims to enhance transparency in public procurement while eliminating non-compliant entities from bidding for state projects.

Infrastructure officials noted that strict verification processes ensure that awarded projects are executed by capable firms, reducing delays and structural failures on public road networks.

Applications are being submitted through the designated official portal, where contractors must upload required supporting documents before the specified deadline.

The board emphasized that late or incomplete submissions will not be processed, warning that registration does not automatically guarantee contract awards, as all projects remain subject to competitive procurement laws.