KeNHA Moves to Hire Experts in Ksh15B Mombasa-Mariakani Highway Project Review
KeNHA has announced plans to use part of the **Ksh15.8 billion loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to review the Mombasa-Mariakani Highway project.
The 41.7km highway is a critical section of the Northern Corridor that links the Port of Mombasa to landlocked countries such as Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is one of Kenya’s busiest trade routes, heavily used by long distance trucks transporting goods inland.
On Tuesday, September 2, KeNHA said it will engage consultants to review how the project is financed, executed and managed. The findings will help set stronger benchmarks for future infrastructure projects under the Authority.
One of the areas of focus will be the Variation of Price (VOP) – a contractual safeguard that cushions both clients and contractors against unpredictable changes in raw materials cost during large projects. The consultant will be required to draft policy statements and detailed guidelines to standardize VOP application across all KeNHA projects regardless of funding sources.
The consultant will also review the price adjustment formula in road contracts. This will involve reviewing the credibility of cost indices, their alignment with international best practices and their inclusion in bidding documents.
KeNHA said the consultancy assignment will take seven months and applications are invited from qualified individuals. Interested candidates should submit their CVs, academic qualifications, references and records of similar assignments either physically at KeNHA headquarters or electronically via the provided tender email by September 10, 2025, 11am.
The recruitment process will follow AfDB’s Procurement Policy for Bank Group Funded Operations (2015) to ensure transparency and fairness.
Mombasa-Mariakani Highway Project at a Glance
The project which started in July 2023 involves upgrading the two-lane highway into a dual carriageway with four lanes. The project also includes climbing lanes, service lanes in urban areas, pedestrian footbridges, truck parking yards, weighbridges and improved drainage systems.It will relieve congestion at the Port of Mombasa entrance where trucks often slow down. By January 2026, the highway is expected to reduce travel time, lower vehicle operating costs and boost cross border trade between Kenya and its neighbours.
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KeNHA Moves to Hire Experts in Ksh15B Mombasa-Mariakani Highway Project Review