The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has invited consulting firms to submit expressions of interest for the preparation of a national Expressway Network Masterplan under the Horn of Africa Gateway Development Project.
The nine-month assignment will include demand forecasting, corridor analysis, environmental and economic assessments, and a strategy for public-private partnership implementation, aiming to modernize Kenya’s transport infrastructure.
The initiative issued on Tuesday, supported by the World Bank, aims to strengthen Kenya’s transport infrastructure through comprehensive planning, economic evaluation, and sustainable development strategies.
The assignment, expected to last nine months, will include a detailed needs analysis, demand forecasting, and a review of national and regional policies.
Consultants will also be required to evaluate the economic and environmental impacts of proposed corridors, screen potential expressway routes, and determine their suitability for public-private partnership (PPP) arrangements.
The final output will be a fit-for-purpose masterplan accompanied by an implementation strategy designed to support Kenya’s long-term transport ambitions.
The project’s Terms of Reference, available on KeNHA’s website, outline the expectations for participating firms.
Eligible firms must demonstrate a minimum of 10 years of registration and experience in highway engineering, transportation planning, infrastructure development, or related services.
Firms should also provide evidence of successfully completing at least 13 similar large-scale transportation projects over the past decade.
Consulting firms are required to demonstrate strong technical capacity in traffic modeling, feasibility studies, financial and economic analysis, and stakeholder engagement.
Familiarity with Kenya’s national development agenda, including Vision 2030, as well as relevant regional and national frameworks, will be critical for successful submissions.
While the qualifications of key experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage, firms must demonstrate the staffing capacity to meet the requirements of all positions specified in the Terms of Reference.
To enhance qualifications, consultants may form joint ventures or sub-consultancies, provided the arrangements are clearly outlined.
In the case of a joint venture, all partners will be jointly and severally liable for the full contract.
KeNHA emphasized adherence to the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for Investment Project Financing borrowers, which include rules on conflict of interest and the Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method for contractor selection.
Interested firms are encouraged to seek clarification and updates via the authority’s official email addresses and website prior to the submission deadline.
Expressions of Interest must be submitted in writing, either in person, by mail, or by email, clearly marked as “REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR PREPARATION OF AN EXPRESSWAY MASTERPLAN FOR KENYA, TENDER No.: KeNHA/2938/2026.”
Submissions are due by Friday, April 10, 2026, at 1100 hours East Africa Time. Physical submissions should be deposited in the tender box located at Barabara Plaza, Block C, 2nd Floor, near Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. There will be no public opening of the submissions.
The Expressway Network Masterplan is a pivotal step in modernizing Kenya’s transport infrastructure.
By identifying high-demand corridors and providing a strategy for investment, the project is expected to enhance connectivity, stimulate economic activity, and promote regional integration within the Horn of Africa.
It also aims to provide a framework for future public-private partnerships, ensuring that large-scale transport development is both financially viable and environmentally sustainable.
KeNHA, a state corporation under the Ministry of Roads and Transport established under the Kenya Roads Act of 2007, has stressed that firms should continually monitor the official website for additional information or clarifications leading up to the submission deadline.
This proactive approach ensures that all participants are informed and aligned with the requirements of one of Kenya’s most significant transport planning initiatives.
For further details, prospective applicants can contact KeNHA’s Supply Chain Management office at Barabara Plaza or via the provided email addresses: ppp@kenha.co.ke, procurement@kenha.co.ke, and tender2938@kenha.co.ke.
Interested firms are also encouraged to utilize the customer care line for additional guidance regarding submission procedures and project expectations.