Transport CS Davis Chirchir Stories

Phase one of Sh7.18bn Nairobi Intelligent Traffic System to kick off in March 
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2024

An ITS applies information and communication technologies to manage road transport and infrastructure. It employs intelligent cameras, variable timing...

CS Chirchir defends Adani against claims of graft and  tax evasion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 13, 2024

But Gatanga MP Edward Muriu questioned Adani's compliance with governance standards.

Chirchir: Kenya ready to shift to electric mobility, cut fossil fuel use
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 04, 2024

Kenya currently spends $500 million (Sh64.5 billion) a month on petroleum imports.

Chirchir: Fuel levy hike to help manage Sh724 billion road maintenance backlog
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 18, 2024

Currently, the government's annual budget for road projects is capped at Sh55 billion.

Chirchir says Kenya declined Adani's request for free land near JKIA
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 13, 2024

The senators also questioned the selection process for Adani and the lack of transparency about the deal.

Adani also eyes Kenya’s energy deal amid uproar over JKIA agreement
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 12, 2024

The expansion of JKIA is part of broader efforts to enhance Kenya's infrastructure, with energy partnerships and airport development at the forefront...

CS Chirchir under fire for failing to submit JKIA-Adani leasing papers to Senators
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 12, 2024

Davis Chirchir defended the ministry, noting that they are not intentionally withholding information but are prepared to address the “misinformation”...

LAPSSET countries renew commitment to completing transport corridor projects
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 24, 2024

Lamu Port has constructed the first four berths, but it needs connecting roads in Ethiopia and from the port itself to remain operational.

First half of Ruto's cabinet nominees have combined net worth of Sh4.3billion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 02, 2024

Despite stating their work experience and educational background, the nominees were also tasked to publicly declare their net worth.

Transport CS nominee Chirchir taken to task over plans to revive Kenya Airways
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 02, 2024

The vetting committee expressed concern over former Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen's (current Sports CS nominee) failure to fulfil previous promises...

Kenya to licence Uganda National Oil Company, resolving diplomatic feud
Bashir Mohammed  |  Mar 28, 2024

The feud between Kenya and Uganda had escalated to the regional court, with Uganda seeking a licence to utilise KPC's infrastructure.

Kenya will still face national blackouts, warns CS Davis Chirchir
Patel Okumu  |  Dec 11, 2023

Energy Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir has warned of another nationwide blackout unless significant investment is directed toward strengthening power...

Garissa Governor Nathif and CS Chirchir conduct fact-finding mission at Masinga Dam
Abdimalik Hajir  |  Nov 24, 2023

Energy CS Davis Chirchir, accompanied by PS Alex Wachira, Garissa Governor Nathif Jama, and other government officials, conducted a tour and fact-find...

Kenyans react to energy CS Chirchir's warning of petrol prices hitting Sh300
Patel Okumu  |  Nov 06, 2023

The looming specter of soaring Super Petrol prices to an alarming Sh300 during the upcoming Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority's fuel price rev...

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